Category: Februrary 2011

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release February 28, 2011 President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Walter Barrows, Member, Railroad Retirement Board David Brewer, Member, Board of Directors of the State Justice…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release February 28, 2011 Readout of President Obama’s Call with Canadian Prime Minister Harper The President spoke with Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Canada today and underscored their common purpose in responding to the situation in Libya.  They agreed on the need to deter additional…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release February 28, 2011 Statement by the President on the Passing of Frank W. Buckles Michelle and I were inspired by the service and life story of former Army Corporal Frank W. Buckles, the last surviving American veteran of World War I and the oldest…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release February 28, 2011 Remarks by the President and the Vice President to the National Governors Association State Dining Room 11:16 A.M. EST THE VICE PRESIDENT:  Thank you very much.  I’m Joe Biden — I’ll Jill Biden’s husband — (laughter) — which is how I’m…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release February 28, 2011 FACT SHEET: A Win for States and Taxpayers: President Obama’s Plan to Cut Red Tape, Give States Flexibility, and Save Money Today, President Obama issued a memorandum to Executive Departments and Agencies to work with State, Tribal, and local governments to…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release February 28, 2011 President Obama Announces Key Administration Post WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his appointment of the following individual to a key Administration post: N. Gunter Guy, Jr., State Representative, Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Task Force The Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release February 27, 2011 Statement by the President on Bahrain I welcome the announcement by King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa about making important changes to the cabinet and restating his commitment to reform. The United States supports the national dialogue initiative led by Crown Prince…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release February 27, 2011 Remarks by the President and Governor Gregoire of Washington in an Exchange of Toasts at the 2011 Governors’ Dinner State Dining Room 7:14 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  Well, good evening, everybody.  Welcome to the White House.  I want to start by…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release February 26, 2011 Readout of President Obama’s Call with Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany The President spoke today with Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany, as he has done with many of his international counterparts this week, to discuss the situation in Libya and coordinate…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release February 25, 2011 Statement by the President on Libya Sanctions The Libyan government’s continued violation of human rights, brutalization of its people, and outrageous threats have rightly drawn the strong and broad condemnation of the international community. By any measure, Muammar el-Qaddafi’s government has…