Category: Oct2013

This afternoon, Vice President Biden hosted Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki for a one-on-one meeting that lasted two hours.  The two spoke about the next steps in building a strong and enduring partnership between the United States and a unified, federal, and democratic Iraq. Prime Minister Maliki outlined his efforts to pursue a holistic strategy…

State Dining Room 2:44 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA:  Thank you, everyone.  (Applause.)  Good afternoon.  Well, welcome to the White House.  I’m thrilled to have you all here today. As many of you know, last month, we held the first ever White House Convening on food marketing for children.  And I stood in this exact room…

Kitchen Garden 3:23 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA:  Now, let me make sure everybody knows who’s here, because we’ve got a couple — a few new schools.  So when I read your school name, I want you to yell out as loud as you can so that the President hears it in the Oval Office, okay?…

Faneuil Hall Boston, Massachusetts 3:50 P.M. EDT GOVERNOR PATRICK:  How are you?  Good afternoon, everybody.  (Applause.)  How’s Red Sox Nation this afternoon?  (Applause.) Ladies and gentlemen, brothers and sisters, fellow citizens, I have the high honor of introducing to you the President of the United States.  (Applause.)  But, of course, you folks already know him. …

TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, within the 90-day period prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President publishes in the Federal Register and transmits to the Congress a notice stating that…

First Lady Michelle Obama joined by Sesame Street’s Elmo and Rosita for an announcement that will help market healthier choices for families Washington, DC – As part of First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! initiative, Mrs. Obama today joined Sesame Street’s Elmo and Rosita to announce that Sesame Workshop and the Produce Marketing Association (PMA)…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: ·       Robert C. Barber – Ambassador to the Republic of Iceland, Department of State ·       Nani A. Coloretti – Chief Financial Officer, Department of the Treasury ·       Bathsheba N. Crocker – Assistant Secretary for International Organization Affairs,…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Robert C. Barber, of Massachusetts, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Iceland. Nani A. Coloretti, of California, to be Chief Financial Officer, Department of the Treasury, vice Daniel M. Tangherlini, resigned. Bathsheba Nell Crocker, of the District of Columbia, a…

This morning, Vice President Biden hosted Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki and his delegation for breakfast at the Naval Observatory.  The Vice President and Prime Minister had a friendly, constructive exchange.  They spoke about the security challenges facing Iraq and the entire region.  Vice President Biden reiterated the U.S. commitment to equip Iraqis to fight…

U.S. Capitol Washington, D.C. 4:11 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  To Heather, and the Foley family; to Tom’s colleagues and friends; President Clinton; Vice President Mondale; former speakers, and those who preceded me, I am honored to join you today to remember a man who embodied the virtues of devotion and respect — for the institution…