Category: May 2012

East Room 2:12 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you.  (Applause.)  Everybody, please have a seat.  Have a seat.  Well, welcome to the White House, everybody.  And congratulations to the L.A. Galaxy on your third MLS Cup.  (Applause.)  Number three. Before we start, I want to acknowledge an L.A. native and my outstanding Secretary of Labor…

State Dining Room 3:12 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA:  Hey, again, guys.  I got to hang out with the kids earlier.  We got quick pictures, but we are excited to have you guys here at the White House.  We’re in the State Room.  The State Dining Room is where we greet special official guests, and you…

Mrs. Obama, who will lead the Presidential Delegation to London, is working to turn the inspiration of the Olympic and Paralympic Games into action by getting more kids healthy and active Dallas, Texas – Today, First Lady Michelle Obama joined U.S. Olympians, Paralympians and London hopefuls to announce a nationwide commitment to get more than…

The United States congratulates the Government of Uganda on the capture of one of the senior commanders of the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) by the Ugandan military.  The capture of Maj. Gen. Ceasar Acellam is a testament to the resolve of Uganda and its military forces to work with regional forces to end the threat…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Judge Frank Paul Geraci, Jr. and Judge Fernando M. Olguin to serve on the United States District Court. “I am honored to put forward these highly qualified candidates for the federal bench,” President Obama said.  “They will be distinguished public servants and valuable additions to the United States…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Frank Paul Geraci, Jr., of New York, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of New York, vice David G. Larimer, retired. Fernando M. Olguin, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Central District of California, vice Jacqueline H. Nguyen, elevated.

Barnard College Columbia University New York, New York 1:28 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you so much.  (Applause.)  Thank you.  Please, please have a seat.  Thank you.  (Applause.) Thank you, President Spar, trustees, President Bollinger.  Hello, Class of 2012!  (Applause.)  Congratulations on reaching this day.  Thank you for the honor of being able to be…

Hilton Anatole Dallas, Texas 2:42 P.M. CDT MRS. OBAMA:  Thank you so much, everyone.  Wow.  I’ve never been introduced as an athlete, so that’s pretty cool.  But it’s a little intimidating with you guys up here.  But I want to thank you, Natalie. I am thrilled to be here with all of you today.  I…

Rubin Museum of Art New York, New York 4:40 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you!  (Applause.)  Well, it is wonderful to be with all of you.  There are a couple of special acknowledgements I want to make.  First of all, I just want to thank Ricky Martin for being here today.  (Applause.)  Those of you…

Hilton Lincoln Centre Dallas, Texas 4:12 P.M. CDT MRS. OBAMA:  Wow!  (Applause.)  Thank you so much.  See, now, usually when I come on stage I have to pull the mic up.  With Vince, one of the few people I have to pull the mic down for. You all, thank you so much.  Thank you.  (Applause.) …