Category: May 2011

As Prepared for Delivery – I want to thank Hillary Clinton, who has traveled so much these last six months that she is approaching a new landmark – one million frequent flyer miles. I count on Hillary every day, and I believe that she will go down as of the finest Secretaries of State in…

President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire to attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Alassane Dramane Ouattara on May 21, 2011. The Honorable Brooke D. Anderson, Deputy National Security Advisor, Chief of Staff and Counselor for the National Security Staff, will lead the delegation.  …

WASHINGTON, DC – President Obama announced today that he has nominated Judge Andrew L. Carter, Jr., James Rodney Gilstrap and Judge Gina Marie Groh.  Carter is a nominee for the Southern District of New York, Gilstrap for the Eastern District of Texas and Groh for the Northern District of West Virginia. “Throughout their careers, these…

THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, Boston.  (Applause.)  It is good to be back in Boston.  (Applause.)  It’s good to be back with one of the finest governors in the United States of America and my friend, Deval Patrick.  (Applause.)  It’s good to be back with one of the finest mayors in the United States of America, Tom…

THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you.  (Applause.)  Please be seated.  Well, good afternoon, everyone.  Distinguished guests, Governor Malloy and Congressman Courtney, families, friends, and most of all — well, let’s try it this way. Cadets, what class is this?      CADETS:  Class of 2011!  (Applause.)       THE PRESIDENT:  I just wanted to make sure.       It is…

THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you, everybody.  Thank you.  Thank you.  All right, everybody, have a seat.  That food looks too good to let it get cold.  (Laughter.) To Frank and Eileen, first of all, I remember that drive and I came away just having enjoyed the conversation.  And that’s not always the case when you’re out…

WASHINGTON- Today, President Obama nominated Justice Morgan Christen for the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.   “I am proud to nominate this outstanding candidate to serve on the United States Court of Appeals,” said President Obama.  “I am confident Justice Morgan Christen will serve the American people with integrity and distinction.”…

WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts:   David S. Adams, Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of State Luis A. Aguilar, Commissioner, Securities and Exchange Commission Marcos Edward Galindo, Member, Board of Trustees of the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation…

WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts:   Constance Smith Barker, Member, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Daniel M. Gallagher, Commissioner, Securities and Exchange Commission Charles R. Korsmo, Member, Board of Trustees of the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation John H. Yopp,…

PRESIDENT OBAMA:  Well, it is a great pleasure to welcome once again my good friend King Abdullah to the White House.  The United States and Jordan have had a longstanding friendship, an extraordinary relationship of cooperation on a wide range of fronts.  I have valued His Majesty’s advice on numerous occasions, and obviously this meeting…