Category: Februrary 2011

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release February 12, 2011 Readout of the President’s Calls to Discuss Egypt The President made a number of calls to foreign leaders today to continue his consultations with counterparts on the latest developments in Egypt.   He spoke to Prime Minister Cameron of the United Kingdom,…

The White House Office of Media Affairs For Immediate Release February 11, 2011 President Obama to Travel to Oregon, Visit Intel’s STEM Program The President Will Discuss the Importance of Out-Educating Our Competitors in Order to Win the Future WASHINGTON – On Friday, February 18, 2011, President Obama will visit Intel Corporation in Hillsboro, Oregon. …

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release February 11, 2011 Remarks by the President and Press Briefing by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 3:32 P.M. EST MR. GIBBS:  You should brief today.  (Laughter.) Q    We got a one and one.  (Laughter.) THE PRESIDENT:  All right.  Well,…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release February 11, 2011 President Obama Signs Utah Disaster Declaration The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Utah and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe winter storms and flooding during…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release February 11, 2011 Remarks by the President on Egypt Grand Foyer 3:06 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  Good afternoon, everybody.  There are very few moments in our lives where we have the privilege to witness history taking place.  This is one of those moments.  This…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release February 10, 2011 Remarks by the President on the National Wireless Initiative in Marquette, Michigan Northern Michigan University Marquette, Michigan 1:36 P.M EST THE PRESIDENT:  Have a seat, have a seat.  It is wonderful to be here in the Upper Peninsula with so many…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release February 10, 2011 Background on the President’s Trip to Marquette, Michigan GREET WITH BUSINESS LEADERS & CTOS NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY 1:10 PM On Thursday, the President will travel to Marquette, Michigan, where local businesses have been able to grow as a result of broadband…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release February 10, 2011 Statement of President Barack Obama on Egypt The Egyptian people have been told that there was a transition of authority, but it is not yet clear that this transition is immediate, meaningful or sufficient. Too many Egyptians remain unconvinced that the…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release February 10, 2011 President Obama Details Plan to Win the Future through Expanded Wireless Access Initiative expands wireless coverage to 98% of Americans, reduces deficit by nearly $10 billion, invests in nationwide public safety network WASHINGTON—President Barack Obama will today detail his plan to…