Category: May 2012

WASHINGTON, DC – On Wednesday, May 23, the President will travel to Colorado Springs, Colorado where he will deliver the commencement address at the United States Air Force Academy.

Today, Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism John Brennan called Yemeni President Abdo Rabu Mansour Hadi to convey President Obama’s deep condolences for the cowardly terrorist attack in Sana’a that brutally killed and injured more than 100 Yemeni soldiers.  Mr. Brennan strongly condemned the despicable violence that struck as Yemen’s military forces…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Thomas M. Durkin to serve on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. “I am honored to put forward this highly qualified candidate for the federal bench,” President Obama said.  “He will be a distinguished public servant and valuable addition to the United States…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Joseph Byrne Donovan, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the National Institute of Building Sciences for a term expiring September 7, 2013, vice Lane Carson, resigned. Bruce R. Sievers, of California, to be a Member of the National Council on the Humanities for a…

NOMINATION SENT TO THE SENATE: Thomas M. Durkin, of Illinois, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois, vice Wayne R. Andersen, retired

Vice President Biden met today at the White House with representatives of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations. The Vice President addressed the Obama Administration’s unprecedented support for Israel’s security; our steadfast opposition to any attempts to delegitimize Israel; and our commitment to a lasting, secure peace that is in the interest…

McCormick Place Chicago, Illinois 9:24 A.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT:  Well, good morning, everyone.  And for those who are joining us for the first time, welcome to Chicago.  I was just hearing from a few folks who are not NATO members that they had fun on the town last night.  Hopefully, no stories in the press. …

Progressive Field Cleveland, Ohio 1:20 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA:  Oh, it is so beautiful in here!  (Applause.) We just need some hotdogs and a game.  (Laughter.) You all, thank you so much. AUDIENCE MEMBER:  Thank you!  (Applause.) MRS. OBAMA:  Thank you all.  You all keep us going.  I am beyond thrilled to be with all…

South Building Chicago, Illinois 3:26 P.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT:  Good afternoon, everybody.  Let me begin by saying thank you to my great friend, Rahm Emanuel, the mayor of the city of Chicago and to all my neighbors and friends, the people of the city of Chicago for their extraordinary hospitality and for everything that they’ve…

Gary Comer Youth Center Chicago, Illinois 12:56 P.M. CDT MRS. OBAMA:  Wow.  Well, hello.  (Laughter.)  And thank you all so much.  Let me tell you, it is more than a pleasure for me to be here with all of you today at the Gary Comer Youth Center.  As Greg mentioned, as you know, I was…