Category: May 2012

The President today made additional disaster assistance available to the State of Vermont by authorizing an increase in the level of Federal funding for Public Assistance projects undertaken as a result of Tropical Storm Irene during the period of August 27 to September 2, 2011. Under the President’s major disaster declaration issued for the State…

Taylor Gourmet Washington, D.C. 10:44 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Well, listen, what I just want to say to the reporters who are here:  You’ve got three small businesses who are outstanding examples of American entrepreneurship, whether it’s food services, retail, construction.  All across the country, you’re seeing examples of folks who have confidence in the…

East Room 3:26 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Please be seated. Thank you, General Rutherford. Good afternoon, everyone. We gather today to present the Medal of Honor for valor above and beyond the call of duty. In so doing we celebrate the soldier, the life that produced such gallantry — Specialist Leslie H. Sabo, Jr. Today…

The President spoke on the phone with Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard late last evening, to continue their regular consultations on Afghanistan ahead of the May 21 ISAF Summit in Chicago.  The President updated Prime Minister Gillard on recent key developments in the U.S. relationship with Afghanistan, including his recent trip to Afghanistan and the…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Thomas Hart Armbruster, of New York, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of the Marshall Islands. David Bruce Wharton, of Virginia, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class…

On Tuesday, May 15, 2012, the President signed into law: H.R. 298, which designates the facility of the United States Postal Service in Cedar Park, Texas, as the Army Specialist Matthew Troy Morris Post Office Building; H.R. 1423, which designates the facility of the United States Postal Service in Ardmore, Oklahoma, as the Specialist Micheal…

I’m pleased that Members of Congress from both parties have come together to reauthorize the Export-Import Bank.  This important step will help American businesses create jobs here at home and sell their products around the world – all at no cost to taxpayers. Last year marked the highest level of financing in the Bank’s 77-year…

The President spoke by phone today with Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti.  The President thanked the Prime Minister for Italy’s many significant contributions to NATO and discussed the continued transition to Afghan-led responsibility for Afghan security, and the sustainment of the Afghan National Security Forces, which will be on the agenda of the upcoming NATO…

Private Residence New York, New York 5:56 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you.  (Applause.)  Well, first of all, let me thank Tony and Amie for hosting us here today.  Describing what it’s like to have people move furniture out of six of your rooms — (laughter) — and I’ve been assured that it will all…

U.S. Capitol Washington, D.C. 11:25 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you.  (Applause.)  Thank you so much.  Thank you, Chuck, for that very kind introduction.  Chuck is a proud police officer, he’s the proud parent of a police officer, and he has dedicated his life to law enforcement and their families.  So I want to thank…