Category: Jul2014

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Mickey D. Barnett – Governor, Board of Governors of the United States Postal Service James L. Huffman – Member, Board of Trustees of the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation Matthew V. Masterson –…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Charles C. Adams, Jr., of Maryland, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Finland. Matthew Vincent Masterson, of Ohio, to be a Member of the Election Assistance Commission for a term expiring December 12, 2017, vice Gineen Bresso Beach, term expired.…

President Obama spoke with Ukrainian President Poroshenko this afternoon to discuss the tragic crash of flight Malaysian Airlines 17. President Poroshenko welcomed the assistance of international investigators to ensure a thorough and transparent investigation of the crash site. President Obama assured him that U.S. experts will offer all possible assistance immediately. The Presidents emphasized that…

President Obama called Malaysian Prime Minister Najib today to express condolences to the people of Malaysia for the terrible loss of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 in Ukraine, as well as all the families who lost loved ones in this tragic event. The President told the Prime Minister that United States has offered immediate assistance to…

President Obama called Prime Minister Rutte of the Netherlands this evening to express condolences to the people of the Netherlands for the tragic death of Dutch citizens traveling on Malaysia Airlines Flight 17.  The President told the Prime Minister the United States was prepared to contribute immediate assistance to support a prompt, full, credible, and…

The United States is shocked by the downing of Malaysian Airlines Flight 17, and we offer our deep condolences to all those who lost loved ones on board. We continue to seek information to determine whether there were any American citizens on board. It is critical that there be a full, credible, and unimpeded international…

State Dining Room 2:24 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Well, I want to thank everybody who has been participating in this very important task force.  We’ve got governors, we’ve got mayors, local and tribal leaders.  We’ve got Democrats and Republicans and independents from all the across the nation.  And we are here because we know that…

Hyatt Regency Los Angeles, California 11:37 A.M. PDT MRS. OBAMA:  Thank you all.  (Applause.)  Rest yourselves.  I just heard the charge.  You’re going to need your energy, so I want you all well rested.  Please sit.  It is truly a pleasure to be with you here in Los Angeles on this terrific occasion. I want…

James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 5:44 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Good afternoon, everybody.  I want to briefly discuss the important actions we’re taking today in support of Ukraine.  Before I do, I want to take a few minutes to update the American people on some pressing foreign policy challenges that I reviewed with Secretary…

Grammy Museum Los Angeles, California 12:32 P.M. PDT MRS. OBAMA:  Thank you so much.  (Applause.)  Well, hello, everyone!  How are you guys doing? AUDIENCE:  Good! MRS. OBAMA:  It’s really exciting, huh? AUDIENCE:  Yeah! MRS. OBAMA:  Well, it is a pleasure for me to be here for the inaugural Jane Ortner Education Award Luncheon.  I want…