Category: May2013

On Friday, May 17, 2013, the President signed into law: H.R. 1071, which specifies the size of the blanks to be used by the Department of the Treasury in the production of gold and silver National Baseball Hall of Fame commemorative coins.

Good morning, everyone! Ya’aa’tey shi Din’e It’s wonderful to be here in New Mexico to celebrate such an important day with all of you! Thank you, Roselyn, for that very kind introduction.  Dr. Guy, thank you for hosting me here today. Last night, I had the wonderful opportunity to meet President Shelly and his wife,…

MRS. OBAMA:  Well, thank you.  (Applause.)  Oh, my goodness.  Thank you so much.  (Applause.)  Oh, my goodness.  It is such a — you all, rest yourselves.  You’ve got a long day ahead.  It is beyond a pleasure and an honor for me to be here with all of you today. Of course, I want to…

THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, Baltimore!  (Applause.)  Well, it is wonderful to see all of you.  Give Duncan a big round of applause for the great introduction.  (Applause.)  I want to thank all of you for the warm welcome, the great hospitality.  And I tell you what, I’m going to return the favor by hosting your Super…

A Partnership That Delivers By President Barack Obama Turkey and the United States have been partners since shortly after the birth of the modern Turkish Republic.  As NATO allies, we have defended our common security for more than six decades.  And in the United States we are grateful for the many Turkish-Americans who enrich our…

In April 2009, President Obama and Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan agreed to elevate U.S.-Turkish bilateral economic relations to a strategic level commensurate with our historically close political-military ties.  In the last four years, U.S.-Turkish commercial relations have touched new highs; bilateral trade reached record levels of nearly $20 billion in 2011, with U.S. FDI in…

The United States and Turkey share a strong partnership and friendship, rooted in common values and strategic interests, and reinforced by the enduring links between the people of both countries.  The United States is firmly committed to broadening and deepening this partnership, and together we have taken great strides in recent years.  A shared vision…

WASHINGTON – President Obama today announced the appointment of Daniel Werfel as Acting Commissioner of Internal Revenue, effective Wednesday, May 22.  As Acting Commissioner, Mr. Werfel will lead efforts to ensure the IRS implements new safeguards to restore public trust and administers the tax code with fairness and integrity.  Mr. Werfel has agreed to serve…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: Jon M. Holladay – Chief Financial Officer, Department of Agriculture The President also announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts: Natalie Wyeth Earnest – Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs, Department…

I am pleased that today, by a unanimous vote, the Senate confirmed Ernest Moniz as our next Energy Secretary. Dr. Moniz is a world-class scientist with expertise in a range of energy sources and a leader with a proven record of bringing prominent thinkers and innovators together to advance new energy solutions. He also shares…