Category: May 2011

The President today declared an emergency exists in the State of Louisiana and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local response efforts in the area struck by flooding beginning on April 25, 2011, and continuing.   The President’s action authorizes the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), to coordinate all disaster…

Earlier today aboard Air Force One, President Obama spoke with Prime Minister Julia Gillard of Australia, who congratulated the President and U.S. forces on the successful operation against Osama bin Laden.  The President underscored that this was an important moment in the fight against al Qaeda and noted the need for continued vigilance.  The President…

The President spoke by phone today with His Highness Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Amir of Kuwait.  The President conveyed condolences on the passing of Sheikh Sabah’s brother, Sheikh Khalid Al-Sabah, and thanked the Amir for Kuwait’s steadfast support to U.S. troops.  The President thanked the Amir for Kuwait’s generous pledge of assistance to…

THE PRESIDENT:  Well, listen, the main reason I came here is because I heard the food is pretty good.  (Laughter.) But to the Commissioner, to Mayor Giuliani — who obviously performed heroic acts almost 10 years ago — but most of all, to all of you, I wanted to just come up here to thank…

THE PRESIDENT:  Well, listen, everybody, the — I’m not here to make a long speech.  I am here basically to shake your hands and just to say how proud I am of all of you. Obviously we had an important day on Sunday.  The reason, what is important, was because it sent a signal around…

THE PRESIDENT:  Gracias, gracias.  (Applause.)       AUDIENCE:  USA!  USA!  USA!       THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you.  Gracias.  Buenas noches.  (Applause.)  Bienvenidos.  Welcome to the Cinco de Mayo at the White House.  (Applause.)          Nothing ruins a good fiesta like a long speech from a politician.  (Laughter.)  So I’m going to keep it short.       MRS.…

WASHINGTON – On Friday, May 6, President Obama will tour Allison Transmission’s headquarters in Indianapolis and speak to approximately 750 workers and invited guests about his long term plan to protect consumers against rising oil prices and decrease oil imports while ensuring a cleaner, safer, and more secure energy future.   The President will be…

WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Michael H. Corbin, Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, Department of State Jeffrey DeLaurentis, Alternate Representative of the United States for Special Political Affairs in the United Nations, with the rank of Ambassador Jeanine E. Jackson, Ambassador…

The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Iowa and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, tornadoes, and straight-line winds during the period of April 9-10, 2011. Federal funding is available to State and eligible local governments and certain private…

WASHINGTON- Today, President Obama Announced his intent to nominate Stephen Higginson to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.   “Stephen Higginson is a distinguished candidate for the Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit,” President Obama said.  “Both his legal and academic credentials are impressive and his commitment to judicial integrity…