The Armed Forces of the United States of America embody the highest ideals of our Nation. Serving at home and in posts around the world, our service members represent America as ambassadors of our principles. They display the honor, duty,…
Archive: May 19, 2011
As Americans anticipate the warm weather of the summer months, we look to our Nation’s abundant outdoors and waterways for relaxation and recreation. America’s lakes, rivers, and oceans are enjoyable, but can sometimes pose dangers to watergoers. National Safe Boating…
“A Moment of Opportunity” U.S. Department of State May 19, 2011 As Prepared for Delivery – I want to thank Hillary Clinton, who has traveled so much these last six months that she is approaching a new landmark –…
“So we face an historic opportunity. We have embraced the chance to show that America values the dignity of the street vendor in Tunisia more than the raw power of the dictator. There must be no doubt that the United…
President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire to attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Alassane Dramane Ouattara on May 21, 2011. The Honorable Brooke D. Anderson, Deputy National Security Advisor,…
WASHINGTON, DC – President Obama announced today that he has nominated Judge Andrew L. Carter, Jr., James Rodney Gilstrap and Judge Gina Marie Groh. Carter is a nominee for the Southern District of New York, Gilstrap for the Eastern District…
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: David S. Adams, of the District of Columbia, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (Legislative Affairs), vice Richard Rahul Verma, resigned. Luis A. Aguilar, of Georgia, to be a Member of the Securities and…
12:15 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you very much. Thank you. Please, have a seat. Thank you very much. I want to begin by thanking Hillary Clinton, who has traveled so much these last six…
2:41 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Yay! (Applause.) Well, I’m not going to talk long because I want to paint. (Laughter.) I love painting murals. I am a mural-focused painter. I think I am an expert. (Laughter.) You’ll have to test…
11:35 A.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Oh, my goodness. (Applause.) You all are looking beautiful. It is so good to see you. Thank you so much. It is a true pleasure to be here today at this year’s National Issues Conference. …
