Category: October 2011

THE PRESIDENT:  Hello!  (Applause.)  Thank you.  Thank you.  Hello, Eagles!  (Applause.)  Well, it is good to be here.  Thank you very much.  (Applause.)  It’s great to be back in Virginia.  (Applause.)  It is great to be here at Greensville County High School.  (Applause.) I want to thank Jami Clements not only for the gracious introduction,…

Michelle and I were saddened to hear about the passing of Elouise Cobell yesterday. Elouise spoke out when she saw that the Interior Department had failed to account for billions of dollars that they were supposed to collect on behalf of more than 300,000 of her fellow Native Americans. Because she did, I was able…

WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley – Ambassador to the Republic of Malta, Department of State Julissa Reynoso – Ambassador to the Oriental Republic of Uruguay, Department of State Wendy Spencer – Chief Executive Officer, Corporation for National and Community Service…

WASHINGTON- Today, President Obama nominated Paul J. Watford to serve on the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. “Paul J. Watford has displayed exceptional dedication to the legal profession through his work and I am honored to nominate him to serve the American people as a judge on the United States Court…

Grande Lum, of California, to be Director, Community Relations Service, for a term of four years, vice Ondray T. Harris, resigned. Kamilah Oni Martin-Proctor, of the District of Columbia, to be a Member of the National Council on Disability for a term expiring September 17, 2014, vice Marylyn Andrea Howe, term expired. Sharon English Woods…

THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, Asheville!  (Applause.)  It is good to be back in Asheville, North Carolina!  (Applause.)  I love Asheville.  In fact, I think I should be on the tourism promotion bureau of Ashville.  (Applause.)  Every time I meet somebody I say, have you guys gone down to Asheville?  (Applause.)  That’s a nice place to be. …

DR. BIDEN: Thank you, David, for that introduction. And thank you for your continued work on behalf of our military families and veterans. And thanks, too, to Gary for all of the great work that Rebuilding Together is doing around the country to support veterans through projects just like this one. And most of all,…

MRS. OBAMA: Man, isn’t that something? (Applause.) Hello everyone, and welcome to the White House. (Applause.) I am just thrilled that you all are here today. It’s a beautiful day for a very special group of people. And we rolled out the red carpet for you all. Does it feel that way? Do you feel…

THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, Millers Creek!  (Applause.)  It is great to be here.  (Applause.)  It is great to be back in North Carolina.  (Applause.)  And I bet — I know it’s a little warm out here, so if anybody wants to take their jacket off, please feel free.  (Applause.)  Some of you guys, loosen your ties…

THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you very much.  (Applause.)  Thank you.  (Applause.)  Please be seated. An earthquake and a hurricane may have delayed this day, but this is a day that would not be denied. For this day, we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s return to the National Mall.  In this place, he will stand for…