Category: May2013

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Ryan Clark Crocker, of Washington, to be a Member of the Broadcasting Board of Governors for a term expiring August 13, 2013, vice Victor H. Ashe, term expired. Ryan Clark Crocker, of Washington, to be a Member of the Broadcasting Board of Governors for a term expiring August 13, 2016. …

MRS. OBAMA: Thank you so much.  (Applause.)  Oh, my goodness.  Good evening.  Thank you.  I am just overwhelmed.  And as an honorary degree holder, it is now my pleasure to say, Go Colonels!  (Applause.) I want to start by thanking President Whitlock for that very kind introduction, but more importantly, for his decades of service…

THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you, everybody.  Well, first of all, I have to thank Harvey and Georgina for once again extending incredible hospitality to us.  We are so grateful for their friendship and support, and for the amazing movies that they’ve made.  And it is wonderful to see all of you.  I see old friends, new…

THE PRESIDENT:  Well, first of all, I want to make sure everybody has got their food — (laughter) — because I don’t want to get in the way of dinner here because it looks delicious. I want to thank Alexandra and Sam for their wonderful hospitality.  It is not easy opening up your house for…

THE PRESIDENT:  (Applause.)  Thank you, everybody.  Thank you.  (Applause.)  Thank you so much.  Thank you.  Please, everybody have a seat. Well, first of all, thank you so much, Steve Israel, not only for the wonderful introduction, but I love the story of your grandparents.  And so often we spend time thinking about how we got…

I congratulate the people of Pakistan on the successful completion of yesterday’s parliamentary elections.  The United States stands with all Pakistanis in welcoming this historic peaceful and transparent transfer of civilian power, which is a significant milestone in Pakistan’s democratic progress.  By conducting competitive campaigns, freely exercising your democratic rights, and persevering despite intimidation by…

WASHINGTON, DC— In this week’s address, President Obama said seven years after the real estate bubble burst, our housing market is healing.  The administration’s policies have helped responsible homeowners save money on their mortgages and stay in their homes, and the President’s consumer watchdog agency is working to protect consumers from being taken advantage of…

THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you so much, everybody.  Everybody, please have a seat.  Good morning and welcome to the White House for what’s one of my favorite events all year. I want to start by thanking Gil Kerlikowske, a former police officer — police chief in Seattle, police commissioner in Buffalo and police officer in St.…

President Obama and the First Lady look forward to traveling to the United Kingdom and Germany from June 17-19.  In both countries, the President will reinforce the importance we place on transatlantic ties, consult on shared security challenges, and discuss the global economy. The President’s trip will begin in Belfast, where he will engage with…

Today, the President signed the National Strategy for the Arctic Region.  The United States is pleased to join our Arctic Council colleagues Canada, Norway, Denmark, Iceland, Finland, Russia, and Sweden in articulating our strategic priorities for this critical region of the world. The Administration solicited input from Alaska Natives, the State of Alaska and others…