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Archive: April 23, 2013

4:28 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Well, I just want to welcome the Amir of Qatar and thank him and the people of his country for the friendship they’ve shown toward the United States. There’s an excellent relationship between the United…

Rose Garden 2:10 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Well, hello, everybody.  Please have a seat.  I am thrilled to welcome our state and national teachers of the year to the White House this afternoon. People who know me know I’ve just…

Washington D.C. 11:14 A.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA:  Good morning!  (Applause.)  Thank you so much.  It’s great to see you.  It’s great to be back.  (Applause.)  You all can rest yourselves.  You work hard enough.  It is a real pleasure to…

The Vice President held a breakfast meeting with Amir Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani of Qatar to discuss a range of bilateral and regional issues.  The Vice President affirmed the importance of the United States’ strategic cooperation with Qatar in a…

The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of New York 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…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: David Michael Bennett, of North Carolina, to be a Governor of the United States Postal Service for a term expiring December 8, 2018, vice Thurgood Marshall, Jr., term expired. Roberto R. Herencia, of Illinois, to…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: D. Michael Bennett – Governor, Board of Governors of the United States Postal Service Roberto R. Herencia – Member, Board of…

I want to thank Max Baucus for his nearly 35 years of service to the people of Montana.  Max has made small businesses a top priority, often taking “Work Days” to visit local businesses across Montana and spend a day…

James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:16 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY:  Good afternoon.  Thanks for being here.  I have no announcements, so I will take your questions.  Julie. Q    Thanks, Jay.  I just want to say at the top that…

HONORING THE VICTIMS OF THE EXPLOSION IN WEST, TEXAS ——- BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION      As a mark of respect for the memory of those who perished in the explosion in West, Texas,…