Category: July 2011

With the passing of General John M. Shalikashvili, the United States has lost a genuine soldier-statesman whose extraordinary life represented the promise of America and the limitless possibilities that are open to those who choose to serve it.  From his arrival in the United States as a 16-year old Polish immigrant after the Second World…

THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, Maryland!  (Applause.)  Hello!  Nice to see you.  Thank you so much.  (Applause.)  Everybody, please have a seat.  I see some smart folks up there wore shorts. (Laughter.)  My team said I should not wear shorts.  (Laughter.) My legs aren’t good enough to wear shorts. AUDIENCE MEMBER:  (Inaudible.)  (Laughter.) THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you. …

PRESIDENT OBAMA:  I want to welcome Prime Minister Keys [sic] to the Oval Office.  We have had occasion to work together at various multilateral summits in Asia, and have always been struck by the intelligence and thoughtfulness that the Prime Minister brings to his work. Obviously, we are very pleased that the relationship between New…

The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of New Hampshire and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms and flooding during the period of May 26-30, 2011. Federal funding is available to State and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Mary B. DeRosa, of the District of Columbia, to be an Alternate Representative of the United States of America to the Sixty-sixth  Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations. Frank E. Loy, of the District of Columbia, to be an Alternate Representative of the United States of America…

Today, we have taken the final major step toward ending the discriminatory ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ law that undermines our military readiness and violates American principles of fairness and equality.  In accordance with the legislation that I signed into law last December, I have certified and notified Congress that the requirements for repeal have been…

The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Wyoming and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, and landslides during the period of May 18 to July 8, 2011. Federal funding is available to State, Tribal and eligible local governments…

WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts: Sue Clark, Member, Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board Rod Ewing, Member, Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board Linda Nozick, Member, Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board President Obama said, “I am proud that such experienced and committed individuals have…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Roslyn Ann Mazer, of Maryland, to be Inspector General, Department of Homeland Security, vice Richard L. Skinner, resigned. Maureen K. Ohlhausen, of Virginia, to be a Federal Trade Commissioner for a term of seven years from September 26, 2011, vice William E. Kovacic, term expiring.

Vice President Biden welcomed Prime Minister Andrus Ansip of Estonia to the White House today.  The Vice President and Prime Minister emphasized their support for strong relations between our two countries and close cooperation on regional issues of mutual concern.  The Vice President congratulated the Prime Minister on the remarkable democratic and economic achievements Estonia…