Category: Februrary 2011

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release February 23, 2011 Statement by the President on the Anniversary of the Death of Orlando Zapata Tamayo One year ago today, the selfless and tragic death of Orlando Zapata Tamayo galvanized the world’s attention to the ongoing mistreatment of those unjustly held by Cuban…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release February 23, 2011 President Obama Announces Key Administration Post WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate Carl Shapiro as a member of the Council of Economic Advisors. President Obama said, “Carl Shapiro has demonstrated knowledge and dedication throughout his career. …

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release February 23, 2011 President Obama Announces Members of the President’s Council on Jobs and Competiveness WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint several members of the President’s Council on Jobs and Competitiveness. ·         Steve Case, Member, President’s Council on Jobs and…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release February 23, 2011 Readout of President Obama’s Call with the President of Mexico President Obama spoke with President Felipe Calderón Hinojosa this evening and thanked him for Mexican efforts to bring to justice the murderers of Immigration and Customs Enforcement Special Agent Jaime Zapata,…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release February 23, 2011 Readout of the President’s call to Prime Minister Key of New Zealand The President called Prime Minister John Key of New Zealand to express deep condolences over the devastating earthquake that struck Christchurch, New Zealand, on February 22, and to reaffirm…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release February 23, 2011 Remarks by the President on Libya Grand Foyer 5:07 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  Good afternoon, everybody.  Secretary Clinton and I just concluded a meeting that focused on the ongoing situation in Libya.  Over the last few days, my national security team…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release February 22, 2011 Statement of the President on the Election of Rahm Emanuel I want to extend my congratulations to Rahm Emanuel on a well-deserved victory tonight.  As a Chicagoan and a friend, I couldn’t be prouder. Rahm will be a terrific mayor for…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release February 22, 2011 Remarks by the President in New Media Breakout Session in Cleveland, Ohio Cleveland State University Cleveland, Ohio 1:33 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  I’m sorry, did I interrupt an answer? MS. BERNARD:  No.  Thanks for joining. MR. GOOLSBEE:  All right, the President…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release February 22, 2011 Remarks by the President at Entrepreneurship Breakout Session in Cleveland, Ohio Cleveland State University Cleveland, Ohio 11:58 A.M. EST MS. MILLS:  So, Mr. President, we were just talking about you and how much you love doing this and how much you…