Sheraton New York Hotel New York, New York 4:02 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, New York! (Applause.) Thank you. Thank you. Thank you so much. It is good to be at the National Action Network! (Applause.) It is good to…
Archive: April 11, 2014
Remarks by the President Nominating Sylvia Mathews Burwell as Secretary of Health and Human Services
Rose Garden 10:54 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hey! (Applause.) All right, everybody, have a seat. Have a seat. Have a seat. Well, good morning. In my sixth year in office, I am extraordinarily grateful to have so many aides and…
Today, the President declared a major disaster in the State of Tennessee and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by a severe winter storm during the period of March 2-4, 2014. Federal…
NOMINATION SENT TO THE SENATE: Sylvia Mathews Burwell, of West Virginia, to be Secretary of Health and Human Services, vice Kathleen Sebelius.
Since I met Bill in Moscow in 2005, I have admired his skill and precision. Since I took office, I have relied on him for candid advice and sensitive diplomatic missions – he has been a skilled advisor, consummate diplomat,…
President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to the Holy See to attend the Canonization Mass of Pope John XXIII and Pope John Paul II at the Vatican on April 27, 2014. The Honorable John Podesta,…
Today, as part of their Joining Forces initiative, First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden are hosting Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, Senator Elizabeth Dole, and military and veteran caregivers from across the nation to announce commitments that will…
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 12:35 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Thanks for being here, everybody. Good afternoon. Welcome to your daily briefing. I don’t have any announcements. You obviously heard the President speak in the Rose Garden earlier this…
