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It is often said that a convert to a cause is more fervent than those born to it. That is probably true about me and my “conversion” as an immigrant to this great country.In that spirit of passionate desire for my adoptive land to become everything it was meant to be, may I humbly suggest, [...]…
Spc. Rafael Santos from the Massachusetts National Guard's 1st Platoon, Company D, 1st Battalion, 181st Infantry Regiment, returned recently from Kandahar, where he took his citizenship exam and then took part in a citizenship oath ceremony along with about 75 other new citizens.
Release Time: For Immediate Release Location: Private Residence Boston, Massachusetts 7:48 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody. Thank you. Thank you. All right, everybody, have a seat. That food looks too good to let it get cold. (Laughter.) To Frank and Eileen,…
Release Time: For Immediate Release Location: Via Conference Call 4:06 P.M. EDT MR. VIETOR: Thanks, everybody, for getting on. We wanted to do a quick call to preview a portion of the President’s speech tomorrow. First, the housekeeping. This is…
Release Time: For Immediate Release The revolutions in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) provide an historic opportunity to meet the aspirations of a people long denied political freedom and economic opportunity. Economic modernization is key to building a stronger foundation for…
Release Time: For Immediate Release WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: David S. Adams, Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of State Luis A. Aguilar, Commissioner,…
Release Time: For Immediate Release WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Constance Smith Barker, Member, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Daniel M. Gallagher, Commissioner, Securities…
Release Time: For Immediate Release NOMINATION SENT TO THE SENATE: Morgan Christen, of Alaska, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit, vice Andrew J. Kleinfeld, retired.
Release Time: For Immediate Release WASHINGTON- Today, President Obama nominated Justice Morgan Christen for the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. “I am proud to nominate this outstanding candidate to serve on the United States Court of Appeals,” said President…
Release Time: For Immediate Release Location: Via conference call 3:39 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Thanks so much, Joshua. Joshua, you’ve just been terrific leading our faith-based efforts, and I’m glad you’re going to be helping out on this, as well. Good…
Release Time: For Immediate Release NATIONAL MARITIME DAY, 2011 - - - - - - - BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION In times of peace or war, the civilians serving in the United States Merchant Marine have helped keep our Nation safe and prosperous. …
Release Time: For Immediate Release Location: United States Coast Guard Academy, New London, Connecticut 12:17 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Please be seated. Well, good afternoon, everyone. Distinguished guests, Governor Malloy and Congressman…
Release Time: For Immediate Release EXECUTIVE ORDER - - - - - - - BLOCKING PROPERTY OF SENIOR OFFICIALS OF THE GOVERNMENT OF SYRIA By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency…
Release Time: For Immediate Release TEXT OF A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT TO THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE May 18, 2011 Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) Pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701…
Release Time: For Immediate Release Assistant to the President John Brennan called President Ali Abdullah Saleh of Yemen this morning to urge Saleh to sign and implement the Gulf Cooperation Council-brokered agreement so that Yemen is able to move forward immediately with its political…
Release Time: For Immediate Release Location: Aboard Air Force One, En Route New London, Connecticut 9:39 A.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Okay, before I take your questions, just wanted to let you know that on Friday President Obama will visit CIA headquarters in Langley, Virginia,…
Release Time: For Immediate Release Location: Boston Center for the Arts Boston, Massachusetts 5:41 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Boston. (Applause.) It is good to be back in Boston. (Applause.) It’s good to be back with one of the finest governors in the United States…
Astronomers, including a NASA-funded team member, have discovered a new class of Jupiter-sized planets floating alone in the dark of space, away from the light of a star.
Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates today announced the framework for a comprehensive review of military spending designed to put national security needs ahead of arbitrary budget cuts.
A team of eight New York National Guard Soldiers competed against Soldiers and police officers from South Africa, Great Britain and New Zealand in Bloemfontein, South Africa, May 2-8, 2011.