President’s Residence Jerusalem 8:15 P.M. IST PRESIDENT PERES: I think that’s the President’s remarks. Mr. President, can I read your speech? (Laughter.) They are mistaken. (Laughter.) President Barack Obama, my dear friend, let me say first, Bravo. Bravo, President. (Applause.) …
Archive: March 21, 2013
Jerusalem International Convention Center Jerusalem 4:37 P.M. IST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Well, it is a great honor to be with you here in Jerusalem, and I’m so grateful for the welcome that I’ve received…
Muqata Presidential Compound Ramallah, West Bank 1:33 P.M. IST PRESIDENT ABBAS: (As interpreted.) In the name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate. Mr. President Barack Obama, I wish to warmly welcome you and your accompanying delegation to Palestine. Mr. President,…
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Cynthia L. Attwood, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission for a term expiring April 27, 2019. (Reappointment) Stuart F. Delery, of the District of Columbia, to be…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: • Cynthia L. Attwood – Member, Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission • Stuart F. Delery – Assistant Attorney General for the Civil…
The United States welcomes today’s passage of the UN Human Rights Council resolution on “Promoting reconciliation and accountability in Sri Lanka.” This resolution, which the United States co-sponsored as part of a cross-regional group, calls on the Government of Sri…
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Connecticut and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by a severe winter storm and snowstorm during the period of February…
Teams to Host a Let’s Move! Clinic on the South Lawn Following the Ceremony for children from Atlanta, Boston, Cleveland, Columbus, Detroit, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, March 26, President Obama will welcome the Stanley Cup champion…
GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY: A NATIONAL DAY OF CELEBRATION OF GREEK AND AMERICAN DEMOCRACY, 2013 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Each year, America celebrates Greek Independence Day to…
