Category: November 2011

Attached is the Cannes G-20 Declaration.

WASHINGTON, DC – President Obama looks forward to welcoming Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki to the White House on December 12. The two leaders will hold talks on deepening the comprehensive strategic partnership between the United States and Iraq. The President honors the sacrifices and achievements of all those who have served in Iraq, and…

InterContinental Carlton Cannes Hotel Cannes, France 2:19 P.M. CET PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, it is wonderful to be joined by the President of Argentina, a great friend of not only mine but the United States. We’ve spent a lot of time together at the G20, and I have very much appreciated the engagement and the passion…

Press Center Claude Debussy Theater Cannes, France 3:40 P.M. CET PRESIDENT OBAMA:  Good afternoon, everybody.  I want to begin by thanking my friend, President Sarkozy, for his leadership and his hospitality.  And I want to thank the people of Cannes for this extraordinary setting. Over the past two years, those of us in the G20…

City Hall Cannes, France 4:27 P.M. CET THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon. Bon après-midi. (Applause.) I studied French in school, and that’s about as far as I got. (Laughter.) But, Mr. President, I understand clearly the affection with which you’ve once again described our alliance and the friendship between our peoples. So thank you, Nicolas, my…

Westin Alexandria Alexandria, VA Friday, November 04, 2011 As Prepared For Delivery Thank you Rabbi and thank you Jody for that warm introduction – and thank you all for that wonderful reception. It’s great to be here with you today. As an English teacher, I like to share some of my favorite quotations – and…

Attached is the Cannes G-20 Communiqué.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Anne C. Richard – Assistant Secretary for Population, Refugees and Migration, Department of State Tara D. Sonenshine – Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs, Department of State The President also announced his intent to…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: • Meredith M. Broadbent – Member, United States International Trade Commission President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: Meredith M. Broadbent, Nominee for Member, United States International Trade…

WASHINGTON, D.C.— On Friday, November 11th, the Vice President and Dr. Biden will travel to Pennsylvania and New York to attend events in honor of Veterans Day. In the afternoon, they will travel to Media, Pennsylvania, to participate in the Media Veterans Day Parade. Afterwards, the Vice President and Dr. Biden will travel to New…