“We will never forget the searing images of September 11, 2001. And we will never forget the selfless courage demonstrated by the firefighters, police officers, and first responders who risked their lives to save others. In the face of unspeakable…
Category: Statement and Releases
NEIGHBORHOOD REMARKS & Q&A DES MOINES, IOWA Today, the President will meet with the Clubb family in Des Moines, Iowa, where he will host a backyard discussion on the challenges currently facing the middle class with approximately 70 neighbors…
The United States is strongly committed to the promotion of human rights around the world, including in the Islamic Republic of Iran. In accordance with U.S. law and the Administration’s commitment to human rights for the Iranian people, the President…
TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: Pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (IEEPA), I hereby report that I have issued an Executive Order (the “order”) that takes additional steps with respect to…
WASHINGTON- Today, President Obama nominated Caitlin Halligan for a seat on the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit and Jimmie V. Reyna to the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. …
WASHINGTON- Today, President Obama nominated Conner Eldridge to serve as the United States Attorney for Western District of Arkansas. “I am pleased to nominate Conner Eldridge to serve the people of Arkansas as a United States Attorney,” said President Obama.…
WASHINGTON- Today, President Obama Nominated Kenneth F. Bohac to serve as a United States Marshal for the Central District of Illinois. “I am proud to nominate this dedicated public servant as a United States Marshal,” said President Obama. “I…
Earlier today, the Vice President spoke with Dr. Ayad Allawi, former Iraqi Prime Minister and leader of the Iraqiyya coalition. The two discussed the status of Iraqi negotiations on the formation of a new government. The Vice President said the…
President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to Bremen, Germany to attend the 20th Anniversary of German Unity on October 3, 2010. The Honorable General James L. Jones, USMC (Ret), National Security Advisor to the…
“I appreciate the hard work, led by Navy Secretary Ray Mabus, to develop this recovery and restoration plan for the Gulf Coast. The BP oil spill has created significant environmental and economic challenges for the region. My Administration is committed…
