Tag: obama
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Guest List for the First Lady’s Box at the President’s Address to Congress
Jeffrey Immelt Jeffrey R. Immelt is the ninth chairman and CEO of GE, a post he has held since September 7, 2001. Immelt currently serves as the chairman of the President’s Council on Jobs and Competitiveness. Immelt has held several global leadership positions since coming to GE in 1982, including roles in GE’s Plastics, Appliance,…
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Remarks by the President in a Town Hall Meeting in Cannon Falls, Minnesota Hannah’s Bend Park, Cannon Falls, Minnesota
THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Cannon Falls! Hello, Minnesota! Well, what a spectacular setting. Let’s get the grill going. AUDIENCE MEMBER: Fishing! THE PRESIDENT: And do a little fishing? It is wonderful to see all of you here today. Thank you for showing up, and what a incredible setting. Everybody, feel free to have a seat; we’re…
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President Obama Nominates Two to the United States District Court Bench
WASHINGTON- Today, President Obama nominated Judge Jennifer Guerin Zipps and Rosemary Márquez to serve on the United States District Court bench. “I am honored to put forward such highly qualified candidates for the federal bench,” President Obama said. “Judge Jennifer Guerin Zipps and Rosemary Márquez will be distinguished public servants and valuable additions to the…
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Remarks by the President at a Memorial Service for the Victims of the Shooting in Tucson, Arizona
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release January 12, 2011 Remarks by the President at a Memorial Service for the Victims of the Shooting in Tucson, Arizona McKale Memorial Center University of Arizona Tucson, Arizona 6:43 P.M. MST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you very much. Please, please be seated. …
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Remarks by the President to Children During a School Visit
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release December 17, 2010 Remarks by the President to Children During a School Visit Long Branch Elementary School, Arlington, Virginia 11:14 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Now let me just say one more thing and then maybe we can take a picture together. One of the…
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Remarks by the President at Christmas in Washington
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release December 13, 2010 Remarks by the President at Christmas in Washington National Building Museum, Washington, D.C. December 12, 2010 THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Thank you. Thank you, everybody. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Thank you, everybody. Please, please have a seat. Merry Christmas and…
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Remarks by the President to the Joint Session of the Indian Parliament in New Delhi, India
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release November 08, 2010 Remarks by the President to the Joint Session of the Indian Parliament in New Delhi, India Parliament House, New Delhi, India 5:40 P.M. IST THE PRESIDENT: Mr. Vice President, Madam Speaker, Mr. Prime Minister, members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha,…
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President Obama and the Vice President at DNC “Moving America Forward” Rally in Cleveland, Ohio
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release October 31, 2010 Remarks by the President and the Vice President at DNC “Moving America Forward” Rally in Cleveland, Ohio Wolstein Center, Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Ohio 2:15 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Hello, Cleveland! (Applause.) Hello, folks. How you doing, ladies? It’s great…
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Statement by President Obama on Introduction of Senator Menendez’s Bill to Fix Broken
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release September 30, 2010 Statement by President Obama on Introduction of Senator Menendez’s Bill to Fix Broken I was pleased to see that Senator Menendez introduced a bill in the Senate to fix our nation’s broken immigration system. I look forward to reviewing it in…
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Remarks by President Obama and President Juan Manuel Santos Calderón of Colombia Before Bilateral Meeting
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release September 24, 2010 Remarks by President Obama and President Juan Manuel Santos Calderón of Colombia Before Bilateral Meeting Waldorf Astoria Hotel New York, New York 12:26 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, I want to welcome President Santos here. This is the first time that…