Category: September 2011

Today, the discriminatory law known as ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ is finally and formally repealed.  As of today, patriotic Americans in uniform will no longer have to lie about who they are in order to serve the country they love.  As of today, our armed forces will no longer lose the extraordinary skills and combat…

The Obama Administration has dramatically changed America’s course at the United Nations to advance our interests and values and help forge a more secure and prosperous world. We have repaired frayed relations with countries around the world. We have ended needless American isolation on a range of issues. And as a consequence, we have gotten…

Three-year commitment by 13 major banks will help increase lending to small businesses in underserved communities WASHINGTON – Speaking at Wrap Tite, Inc. – a small business in Solon, Ohio – Vice President Biden and Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Karen Mills today urged Congress to pass the American Jobs Act. The American Jobs Act…

WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts: Kimberly Owens – Member, Board of Trustees of the Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation Sima F. Sarrafan – Member, Board of Trustees of the Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation Jan R. Frye –  Member, Committee for Purchase from People…

“In all parts of the world, we see the promise of innovation to make government more open and accountable. And now, we must build on that progress. And when we gather back here next year, we should bring specific commitments to promote transparency; to fight corruption; to energize civic engagement; to leverage new technologies so…

President to visit Computer History Museum for “Putting America Back to Work: LinkedIn Presents a Town Hall with President Obama” WASHINGTON, DC – On Monday, September 26th, President Obama will travel to Mountain View, California to participate in “Putting America Back to Work: LinkedIn Presents a Town Hall with President Obama.”  At the town hall,…

United Nations New York, New York 11:12 A.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good morning. Mr. Secretary General, on behalf of us all, thank you for convening this meeting to address a task that must be the work of all of us — supporting the people of Libya as they build a future that is free and…

Waldorf Astoria Hotel New York, New York 12:06 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: I want to welcome President Karzai and his delegation. We have a lot of important business to do. And I very much appreciate the efforts that he’s been taking in rebuilding Afghanistan and proceeding on the transition path that will ensure that the…

Waldorf Astoria Hotel New York, New York 2:35 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good afternoon, everyone. And welcome to this inaugural event of a partnership that’s already transforming how governments serve their citizens in the 21st century. One year ago, at the U.N. General Assembly, I stated a simple truth — that the strongest foundation for…

Waldorf Astoria Hotel New York, New York 3:30 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, thank you, Rakesh, for that wonderful testimony. Thank you all, to the leaders who shared their action plans and the steps that they’re taking, and your willingness to participate in this initiative. We are extraordinarily grateful. As I said earlier today, it’s…