Category: October 2011

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: Thomas M. Hoenig– Vice Chairman, Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: Dr. Thomas M. Hoenig, Nominee for…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Bonnie L. Bassler, of New Jersey, to be a Member of the National Science Board, National Science Foundation for a term expiring May 10, 2016, vice Steven C. Beering, term expired. David James Chard, of Texas, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the National Board for…

THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. Today, the government of Libya announced the death of Muammar Qaddafi. This marks the end of a long and painful chapter for the people of Libya, who now have the opportunity to determine their own destiny in a new and democratic Libya. For four decades, the Qaddafi regime ruled the…

THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. (Applause.) Good afternoon, everyone. Welcome to the White House. This is one of my favorite events. We are here to recognize the winners of the Citizens Medal, one of the highest honors a civilian can receive. This is the second year the nomination process has been open to the…

PRESIDENT OBAMA:  Hello, everybody.  I am very happy to welcome Prime Minister Stoltenberg to the Oval Office, and his delegation to the United States.  Michelle and I have incredibly fond memories of our visits to Oslo, and the extraordinary hospitality that the Norwegian people extended to us and our family. It is fitting that we…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, while visiting Joint Base Langley-Eustis with President Obama on Day Three of the American Jobs Act bus tour, First Lady Michelle Obama announced that the American Logistics Association (ALA) and their 270 affiliate companies have committed to hiring 25,000 veterans and military spouses by the end of 2013. This commitment is…

The United States strongly condemns this morning’s outrageous terrorist attack against Turkey, one of our closest and strongest allies. On behalf of the American people, I offer my condolences to the families of the victims and to all of the Turkish people. The United States will continue our strong cooperation with the Turkish government as…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Carol J. Galante – Assistant Secretary and Federal Housing Commissioner, Department of Housing and Urban Development David J. Chard – Member, Board of Directors of the National Board for Education Sciences Larry V. Hedges – Member,…

MRS. OBAMA:  Hey, everyone!  (Applause.)  This is really cool.  I’m very thrilled, very honored to be here.  Number one, I never get to do anything with my husband.  (Laughter.)  I haven’t seen him in three days.  This is a nice date!  It’s good to see you.  You’re looking good.  (Laughter and applause.) And you all…

THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, everybody! AUDIENCE:  Hello! THE PRESIDENT:  It is good to be in Chesterfield County.  Thank you so much for the wonderful welcome. AUDIENCE MEMBER:  We love you! THE PRESIDENT:  Well, I love you back.  (Laughter.) It is great to be in Virginia.  It is great to be here at Fire Station #9 with…