THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary ___________________________________________________________________________ For Immediate Release November 10, 2009 PRESS GAGGLE BY PRESS SECRETARY ROBERT GIBBS Aboard Air Force One En Route Fort Hood, Texas 11:07 A.M. EST MR. GIBBS: Good morning, folks. How…
The United States commends Prime Minister Hariri and President Sleiman for their stewardship during the government formation process, and looks forward to working with the next Lebanese government on behalf of the people of Lebanon. We hope that the cabinet…
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama nominated Dr. Rajiv Shah as Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). President Obama said, “The mission of USAID is to advance America’s interests by strengthening our relationships abroad. Rajiv brings…
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key administration posts: Erin C. Conaton, Under Secretary of the Air Force, Department of Defense Cynthia Attwood, Member, Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission Sandford…
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary ___________________________________________________________________ For Immediate Release November 10, 2009 NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Rajiv J. Shah, of Washington, to be Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development, vice Henrietta Holsman Fore, resigned.…
1:55 P.M. CST THE PRESIDENT: To the Fort Hood community; to Admiral Mullen; General Casey; General Cone; Secretary McHugh; Secretary Gates; most importantly, to family, friends and members of our Armed Forces. We come together filled with sorrow for the…
THE VICE PRESIDENT: My name is Joe Biden. And on behalf of the President of the United States, I’m here to express my condolences to all those we honor today, and others who are here — Gold Star families, who…
