Category: November 2011

The full text of the op-ed by Vice President Biden and Dr. Jill Biden is printed below. The piece, published in various outlets across the country today, can be read online HERE. The Battle Veterans Face After War By Vice President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden November 11, 2011 Today is Veterans Day, the…

Today, the President reached out separately by phone to Senator Murray and Representative Hensarling.  With the Joint Select Committee’s deadline to report approaching, the President wanted to hear from the bipartisan leadership of the committee on the status of their discussions. The President urged them to encourage the Committee to reach a deal.  The President…

President Obama called President Calderon of Mexico from Air Force One to tell him that he was shocked and saddened to learn of the tragic death of Mexican Interior Secretary Francisco Blake Mora and seven of his Mexican government colleagues in a helicopter crash. The President said that his thoughts and prayers are with the…

Aboard Air Force One En Route San Diego, California 4:32 P.M. EST MR. CARNEY:  Sorry to have to come back, but we just wanted to make sure — the President made a phone call — Ben will read it out to you — and over to Ben. MR. RHODES:  So the President just called from…

11:26 A.M. EST MRS. OBAMA:  Thank you, everyone.  (Applause.)  Good morning.  I want to start by thanking Kevin for that very kind introduction.  And I want to thank him for his service as a Marine, and for all that he does for veterans here at the Chamber.  And I also want to say hi to…

I send my best wishes to all those observing the anniversary of the birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the first Sikh Guru.  On this occasion, we are reminded of the fundamental principles of Sikhism, including the equality of all people, the sanctity of living an honest life, and the importance of service to our…

Leading Organizations Answer President Obama’s Challenge to Private Sector to Hire & Train Veterans and Military Spouses Washington, D.C. – Today, in her keynote address to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Business Steps Up: Hiring our Heroes event, First Lady Michelle Obama announced that the International Franchise Association (IFA) which represents 1,100 franchises has committed…

I congratulate President Medvedev and his government for completing negotiations on the terms and conditions for Russia’s accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO), which were adopted today by the WTO Working Party on Russia’s accession.  The outcome of today’s Working Party meeting is the last step before WTO Ministers approve these terms and invite…

I support the State Department’s announcement today regarding the need to seek additional information about the Keystone XL Pipeline proposal.  Because this permit decision could affect the health and safety of the American people as well as the environment, and because a number of concerns have been raised through a public process, we should take…

Today, Republicans and Democrats in the Senate did the right thing and passed tax credits that will encourage businesses to hire America’s veterans.  Tomorrow, our nation will commemorate Veterans Day and honor the service and the sacrifice of all who have worn the uniform of the United States of America.  No veteran who fought for our…