National Defense University Fort McNair Washington, D.C. 2:01 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. Please be seated. It is a great honor to return to the National Defense University. Here, at Fort McNair, Americans have served in uniform since…
Archive: May 23, 2013
It’s an honor to return to the National Defense University. Here, at Fort McNair, Americans have served in uniform since 1791– standing guard in the early days of the Republic, and contemplating the future of warfare here in the 21st…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: William I. Althen – Member, Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission Ann Marie Buerkle – Commissioner, Consumer Product Safety Commission…
In a broad and comprehensive address at National Defense University, President Obama laid out the framework for U.S. counter-terrorism strategy as we wind down the war in Afghanistan. The President provided the American people with an update on how the…
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Zachary Thomas Fardon, of Illinois, to be United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois for the term of four years, vice Patrick J. Fitzgerald, term expired. Landya B. McCafferty, of New Hampshire, to…
Mrs. Obama will be joined by children from New Jersey communities that were affected by Hurricane Sandy, as well as children who helped plant the garden in April Washington, DC – On Tuesday, May 28, at 1:30 PM ET, First…
The President today made additional disaster assistance available to the State of New York by authorizing an increase in the level of federal funding for Public Assistance projects undertaken in the State of New York as a result of Hurricane…
WASHINGTON, DC- Today, President Obama nominated Judge Landya B. McCafferty, Justice Brian Morris, and Judge Susan P. Watters to serve as district court judges. “These individuals have had distinguished legal careers and I am honored to ask them to continue…
WASHINGTON, DC- Today, President Obama nominated Zachary Thomas Fardon to serve as United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois. “Today, I am honored to nominate this highly respected legal professional as a United States Attorney,” President Obama said.…
I’m pleased the Senate unanimously confirmed Sri Srinivasan to be a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. Sri is a trailblazer who personifies the best of America. Born in Chandigarh, India, and raised…
