Category: May 2012

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: • Maria Lopez De Leon – Member, National Council on the Arts • Emil J. Kang – Member, National Council on the Arts President Obama said, “I am proud that such experienced and committed individuals have agreed to…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Maria Lopez De Leon, of Texas, to be a Member of the National Council on the Arts for a term expiring September 3, 2016, vice James Ballinger, term expired. Emil J. Kang, of North Carolina, to be a Member of the National Council on the Arts for a term expiring…

As a friend and former colleague, I want to express my deep appreciation for Dick Lugar’s distinguished service in the United States Senate.  While Dick and I didn’t always agree on everything, I found during my time in the Senate that he was often willing to reach across the aisle and get things done.   My…

Westin Perimeter North Atlanta, Georgia 11:12 A.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT:  Rabbi, thank you for that warm introduction. As has been observed, I’ve been doing this job in high public office for a long time.  (Laughter.)  As a matter of fact, I’ve held high public office longer than I was alive before I held high…

College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering State University of New York Albany, New York 1:24 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, New York!  (Applause.)  Thank you.  Thank you so much.  Thank you.  Everybody, please have a seat.  It is great to be back in Albany.  It is wonderful to be with all of you here today.…

Ritz Carlton Washington, D.C. 5:46 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you.  (Applause.)  Thank you very much.  Thank you. AUDIENCE:  Four more years!  Four more years!  Four more years!  Four more years! THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you so much.  Thank you.  Everybody, please, please, have a seat.  Have a seat.  You’re making me blush.  (Laughter.)  Mahalo! AUDIENCE: …

President Obama called President Sarkozy to thank him for his strong leadership and for his friendship and partnership in challenging times.  He expressed his appreciation for the valued cooperation that has characterized the relationship between the two leaders since January 2009.   President Obama said that he and Mrs. Obama extend their very best wishes to…

Next week, First Lady Michelle Obama will host spouses of foreign leaders who are visiting the United States for the G-8 and NATO summits. Mrs. Obama will invite spouses to the White House and, while in Chicago, to visit the Gary Comer Youth Center which supports youth living on the South Side of Chicago, where…

The President will host NATO Secretary-General Rasmussen for a meeting in the Oval Office on May 9.  The two leaders will discuss final preparations for the NATO Summit the President will host in Chicago on May 20-21.

President Obama called President-elect Francois Hollande of France to congratulate him after the results of the French election were announced today.  President Obama indicated that he looks forward to working closely with Mr. Hollande and his government on a range of shared economic and security challenges.  President Obama noted that he will welcome President-elect Hollande…