Category: Apr2015
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Statement by National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice on the Nomination of Gayle E. Smith as Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development
I am very pleased that the President has nominated Gayle Smith today as Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Gayle has been a valued colleague and friend, and her many years of field experience, including in Africa, as well as her steady leadership, sharp intellect, and deep knowledge of international development make…
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Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
Julie Helene Becker, of the District of Columbia, to be an Associate Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia for the term of fifteen years, vice Herbert Blalock Dixon, Jr., retired. Todd Sunhwae Kim, of the District of Columbia, to be an Associate Judge of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals…
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Remarks by President Obama and President Varela of Panama After Bilateral Meeting
Hotel RIU Panama City, Panama 11:23 A.M. EST PRESIDENT VARELA: We are very happy to have President Obama in our country. We congratulate him on all the effort he’s doing to unite our continent. I think it’s a historic meeting. It’s going to be a very successful Summit of the Americas. I think President Obama…
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Remarks by President Obama and President Dilma Rousseff of Brazil Before Meeting
ATLAPA Convention Center Panama City, Panama 4:15 P.M. EST PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, it is wonderful to be able to meet once again with my good friend, President Rousseff, and her delegation. PRESIDENT ROUSSEFF: I understand. (Laughter.) PRESIDENT OBAMA: She doesn’t need a translator. Brazil is obviously not only one of the most important countries in…
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President Obama Nominates Justice Wilhelmina Marie Wright to Serve on the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama nominated Justice Wilhelmina Marie Wright to serve on the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota. “I am proud to nominate Justice Wilhelmina Marie Wright to serve on the United States District Court bench,” said President Obama. “She has a long and distinguished record of service,…
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Remarks by The First Lady at Joining Forces Employment Event
Micron Technologies Manassas, Virginia 2:07 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Thank you so much. (Applause.) Good afternoon, everyone. (Applause.) I see we have some “Take Our Daughters To Work” people here. (Laughter.) Yay for taking our daughters to work! (Applause.) Let me start by thanking April, as well as Tamika, for that wonderful, very kind introduction,…
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Remarks by the President Marking the 10th Anniversary of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence
Office of the Director of National Intelligence McLean, Virginia 2:40 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you, everybody. Thank you so much. Please, please, have a seat. Thank you very much. Well, thank you, Jim, for that introduction. And former Director Negroponte, we are — there he is — we are thrilled to…
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Remarks By President Obama and Prime Minister Abe of Japan at Arrival Ceremony
South Lawn 9:21 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. Ohayo gozaimasu! (Applause.) On behalf of the American people, and Michelle and myself, it is a great honor for me to welcome Prime Minister Abe and Mrs. Abe of Japan — one of America’s closest allies in the world. Across Japan over the coming days, our…
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Remarks by First Lady Michelle Obama and Mrs. Akie Abe of Japan at School Visit
Great Falls Elementary School Great Falls, Virginia 11:11 A.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Hello, everyone. And Konichiwa — was that okay? (Laughter.) Well, first let me thank Principal Lonnett for introducing me, and for all of the staff, the teachers, the superintendent, the board, everyone for creating such a thoughtful visit for us. It was so…
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President Obama Announces his Intent to Nominate Gayle E. Smith to lead the U.S. Agency for International Development
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate Gayle E. Smith as Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development. President Obama said, “Today, I am proud to nominate Gayle E. Smith as our next Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). I’ve worked closely with Gayle for nearly…