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Archive: November 12, 2014

Great Hall of the People Beijing, China 12:17 P.M. CST PRESIDENT XI:  (As interpreted.)  Honorable President Obama, distinguished guests, dear friends from the press, good morning.  First of all, I wish to once again warmly welcome President Obama to China…

Great Hall of the People Beijing, China PRESIDENT OBAMA: President Xi, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen — thank you for your extraordinary hospitality and the honor of this state visit, which is a reflection of the deep ties between our…

Great Hall of the People Beijing, China 11:20 A.M. CST PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, Mr. President, it is a pleasure to be back in China. I congratulate you and the people of China for hosting a successful APEC Summit. I am…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Dale A. Drozd, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of California, vice Anthony W. Ishii, retired. Michael Greco, of New York, to be United States Marshal for the Southern…

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, President Obama nominated Michael Greco to serve as U.S. Marshal for the Southern District of New York. “Michael Greco has dedicated his career to protecting his fellow citizens,” said President Obama.  “He has displayed courage and persistence…

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, President Obama nominated Judge Luis Felipe Restrepo and Kara Farnandez Stoll to serve on the United States Courts of Appeals. “These individuals have displayed exceptional dedication to the legal profession through their work, and I am…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Adewale Adeyemo, of California, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, vice Marisa Lago. Antony Blinken, of New York, to be Deputy Secretary of State, vice William J. Burns, resigned. Daniel R. Elliott, III,…

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, President Obama nominated Judge Dale A. Drozd and LaShann Moutique DeArcy Hall to serve on the United States District Courts. “I am honored to put forward these highly qualified candidates for the federal bench,” President Obama…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Leon Aron, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Broadcasting Board of Governors for a term expiring August 13, 2016, vice S. Enders Wimbush, resigned. Walter A. Barrows, of Ohio, to be a Member…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Daniel Elliott, III – Member, Surface Transportation Board, and upon appointment to be designated Chairman Lauren McFerran – Member, National Labor…