Category: May 2014

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Pamela Harris to serve on the United States Court of Appeals. “Throughout her career, Pamela Harris has shown unwavering integrity and an outstanding commitment to public service,” said President Obama. “I am proud to nominate her to serve on the United States Court of Appeals.” Pamela Harris: Nominee…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama nominated Brenda K. Sannes to serve on the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York. “I am proud to nominate Brenda K. Sannes to serve on the United States District Court bench,” said President Obama. “She has a long and distinguished record of service,…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Pamela Harris, of Maryland, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Fourth Circuit, vice Andre M. Davis, retired. Brenda K. Sannes, of New York, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of New York, vice Norman A. Mordue, retired.

Today, the Vice President called Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff to discuss his upcoming visit to Brazil to attend the 2014 FIFA World Cup. The Vice President informed President Rousseff of his plans to attend the June 16th match in Natal between the United States and Ghana, and the two agreed that the Vice President would…

Vilonia, Arkansas 2:30 P.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT:  Well, good afternoon, everybody.  Obviously we just had a chance to tour some of the areas that were devastated by last week’s tornadoes, and had a chance to meet with some of the families who lost loved ones.  I also had a chance to thank some of the…

Private Residence Los Angeles, California 6:52 P.M. PDT THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you, everybody.  Thank you.  (Applause.)  Thank you so much.  Everybody have a seat.  Thank you so much.  Well, let me start by thanking Cindy and Alan for the incredible hospitality.  (Applause.)  We are so grateful to you — and arranging this nice weather.  It’s…

Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel Los Angeles, California 9:36 P.M. PDT THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you so much.  (Applause.)  Thank you. Thank you so much.  Please, please, everybody have a seat. Well, thank you, Steven, for your incredibly generous words, for this great honor, for your friendship, and most importantly, for the extraordinary work which brings…

As Acting Deputy Secretary of Defense Christine H. Fox concludes her tenure at the Department of Defense, I want to acknowledge her dedicated service to our nation and to the men and women of our Armed Forces.  Last year, she graciously agreed to return to the Department of Defense shortly after she had officially retired…

National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice met with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu today in advance of the U.S.-Israel Consultative Group consultations, to be held tomorrow (May 8).  They discussed a wide range of regional and bilateral issues, including the United States and Israel’s close security cooperation, which has been unprecedented under President Obama’s leadership.   On…

National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice met with Israeli President Shimon Peres in Jerusalem today in advance of the U.S.-Israel Consultative Group meetings.  Ambassador Rice congratulated President Peres on the occasion of Israel’s 66 years of Independence, and conveyed President Obama’s warmest greetings. They discussed the unprecedented cooperation between the United States and Israel. On…