Category: Nov2013

Good afternoon—thank you so much, Andrew [Weissmann].  It’s always a good rule of thumb to have a friend introduce you, and Andrew and I go back a long way.  We’re here today to discuss a critical topic at a critical time, and I’d like to thank everyone at NYU Law and the Center on Law…

Today, the President hosted a meeting at the White House with chairmen, ranking members, and other members of the Senate Banking Committee, Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Senate Armed Services Committees, and Senate Select Committee on Intelligence to discuss Iran.  The President was joined by members of his national security team, including Secretary of State John…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Linda Thomas-Greenfield, an Assistant Secretary of State (African Affairs), to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the African Development Foundation for the remainder of the term expiring September 27, 2015, vice Johnnie Carson.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts: ·       Stephanie Cutter – Member, President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities ·       Caroline “Kim” Taylor – Member, President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities ·       Margaret Russell – General Trustee, Board of Trustees of…

BET’S 106 & PARK Black Entertainment Television Studios New York, New York 3:00 P.M. EST MRS. OBAMA:  Hello! Q    Well, hello! MRS. OBAMA:  This is nice.  (Applause.) Q    So, welcome to 106.  It’s an honor, if I may say so myself, to have you here.  We’re really excited that you are here. MRS. OBAMA:  Well,…

Sheraton Hotel & Towers New York, New York 12:41 P.M. EST MRS. OBAMA:  Well, good afternoon.  (Applause.)  Are you all fired up?  Just how fired up are you?  (Applause.)  This is the time to be very fired up. Thank you so much.  It is a pleasure to be here today with so many fabulous women…

Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Lisa Monaco called President Abdo Rabu Mansour Hadi of Yemen today to reaffirm the U.S. government’s strong support for Yemen’s political transition.  Ms. Monaco commended the National Dialogue for its efforts to develop a shared vision for a more just and democratic Yemen, and expressed U.S.…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Debo P. Adegbile, of New York, to be an Assistant Attorney General, vice Thomas E. Perez, resigned. Marc A. Kastner, of Massachusetts, to be Director of the Office of Science, Department of Energy, vice William F. Brinkman. Harry James Franklyn Korrell III, of Washington, to be a Member of the…

The people of the United States were saddened to learn of the passing of former President Glafcos Clerides on Friday.  Throughout his life, President Clerides was devoted to the highest principles of public service, human rights, international cooperation, and peace.  With courage and commitment, he helped to lead his country first to its independence and…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: Linda Thomas-Greenfield – Member, Board of Directors of the African Development Foundation President Obama also announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts: Edith Ramirez – Member (Government Official), Council of the…