2012 Public Papers 1069 - Remarks at the Veterans of Foreign Wars National Convention in Reno, Nevada - PPP-2012-book2-doc-pg1069 | Content Details

2012 Public Papers 1069 - Remarks at the Veterans of Foreign Wars National Convention in Reno, Nevada

Publication Title: Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: Barack Obama (2012, Book II)

Notes: Note: The President spoke at 12:35 p.m. at VFW Convention Hall. In his remarks, he referred to Richard L. DeNoyer, commander-in-chief, Veterans of Foreign Wars; Gwendolyn Rankin, former national president, and Leanne Lemley, national president, Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars; Scott M. Larimer, father of PO3 John T. Larimer; Jaelyn and Jewel Wingo, daughters of Rebecca A. Wingo, who was killed in the July 20 shootings at the Century 16 multiplex in Aurora, CO; and Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, USA, Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff. He also referred to H.R. 4155, approved July 23, which was assigned Public Law No. 112-147; and Executive Order 13607, which is listed in Appendix D at the end of this volume.