Category: Feb-2014

President Barack Obama today announced an updated designation of the Presidential Delegation to the Closing Ceremony of the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russian Federation. Presidential Delegation to the Closing Ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games The Closing Ceremony of the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russian Federation will be held…

San Luis Water Facility Firebaugh, California 3:40 P.M. PST THE PRESIDENT:  I wanted to come here basically to listen.  We’re all equally dependent upon California producers for so many of your products in our lives*.  As you know, Michelle wants us to use more of your products, not less.  In fact, I think her Let’s…

The Annenberg Retreat at Sunnylands Rancho Mirage, California PRESIDENT OBAMA:  Well, it is a great pleasure to welcome my good friend and partner, King Abdullah, back to the United States.  And it’s wonderful to be able to host him here at beautiful Sunnylands.  I want to thank the Annenberg Group that has maintained this wonderful…

Joe Del Bosque’s Field Los Banos, California 4:55 P.M. PST THE PRESIDENT:  Well, first of all, I want to thank Joe and Maria Del Bosque and their beautiful daughters for showing Governor Brown and me around their farm. Joe has got an incredible story.  The son of a migrant farmworker, farm work is how he…

Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Cambridge, Maryland 10:43 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you.  Thank you, guys.  (Applause.)  Thank you.  Everybody, have a seat.  Thank you so much.  (Applause.)  Well, it is good to see you.  Joe, thank you for the wonderful introduction.  Let me be the first to say, Happy Valentine’s Day to our fearless…

Yesterday, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs Susan E. Rice and Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Lisa Monaco hosted His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Nayef bin Abd al Aziz al Saud, Minister of Interior of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, for meetings at the White House. They discussed…

WASHINGTON, DC – The Vice President and Dr. Jill Biden will travel to the Republic of Chile and the Dominican Republic in the second week of March.  In Chile, the Vice President will lead the U.S. delegation to the Inauguration of Her Excellency Michelle Bachelet.  In Santo Domingo, the Vice President will meet with President…

In a telephone call today with Romanian President Traian Basescu, Vice President Biden discussed regional developments and expressed appreciation for Romania’s continued contributions to NATO missions. The United States has a profound interest in Romania’s success as a democratic partner with strong rule of law as we pursue our shared global responsibilities and our strategic…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama announced his intent to nominate Dr. Jane Chu as Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts. President Obama said, “Jane’s lifelong passion for the arts and her background in philanthropy have made her a powerful advocate for artists and arts education in Kansas City.  She knows firsthand how…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Todd A. Batta, of Iowa, to be an Assistant Secretary of Agriculture, vice Brian T. Baenig, resigned. Maria Cancian, of Wisconsin, to be Assistant Secretary for Family Support, Department of Health and Human Services, vice Carmen R. Nazario. R. Jane Chu, of Missouri, to be Chairperson of the National Endowment…