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Washington, D.C. Good afternoon everyone.  Thank you, Raj, for that kind introduction and for inviting me to be part of this wonderful event.  You are doing an outstanding job as USAID Administrator.  And I want especially to commend the dedicated staff of USAID for your commitment to our country and to our world.  You’ve all…

WASHINGTON, DC – President Obama announced today his intent to nominate L. Paige Marvel as Judge to the United States Tax Court. “Paige has demonstrated unwavering integrity and a firm commitment to public service throughout her career,” said President Obama.  “I am proud to nominate her to serve for another term on the United States…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Michael L. Connor – Deputy Secretary, Department of the Interior Robert Blake – Ambassador to the Republic of Indonesia, Department of State Thomas Frederick Daughton – Ambassador to the Republic of Namibia, Department of State John L.…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Kenneth L. Mossman – Member, Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board Kenneth R. Weinstein – Member, Broadcasting Board of Governors President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Dr. Kenneth L. Mossman,…

Aboard Air Force One En Route Chattanooga, Tennessee 11:46 A.M. EDT MR. CARNEY:  Welcome aboard Air Force One as we make our way to Chattanooga, Tennessee.  As you know, the President will speak at the Amazon fulfillment center in Chattanooga today, where he’ll talk about one of the cornerstones of his economic agenda, all of…

I welcome today’s confirmation of Nancy Schiffer, Kent Hirozawa, Mark Pearce, Harry Johnson III, and Philip Miscimarra to the National Labor Relations Board.  A critical part of our effort to strengthen the middle class is ensuring that every American who works hard has a chance to succeed. That means providing wages people can live on,…

NOMINATION SENT TO THE SENATE: Nicholas Christopher Geale, of Virginia, to be a Member of the National Mediation Board for a term expiring July 1, 2016.  (Reappointment)

Amazon Chattanooga Fulfillment Center Chattanooga, Tennessee 2:00 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, Chattanooga!  (Applause.)  It is good to be back in Tennessee.  (Applause.)  It’s great to be here at Amazon.  (Applause.) I want to thank Lydia for the introduction and sharing her story.  Give Lydia a big round of applause.  (Applause.)  So this is something…

I applaud the overwhelming, bipartisan majority of Senators who today confirmed Jim Comey to be the next director of the FBI. Jim is a natural leader of unquestioned integrity.  In the face of ever-changing threats, he has repeatedly demonstrated his commitment to defending America’s security and ideals alike.  With Jim at the Bureau’s helm, I…

President Obama looks forward to welcoming President Toomas Hendrik Ilves of Estonia, President Dalia Grybauskaite of Lithuania, and President Andris Berzins of Latvia to the White House on Friday, August 30.  This joint meeting will highlight the significant transformations the Baltic states have undergone since restoring their independence two decades ago.  Estonia, Lithuania, and Latvia…