Category: Aug-2012

On Tuesday, August 7, 2012, the President signed into law: H.R. 5872, the “Sequestration Transparency Act of 2012,” which requires the President to provide a report to the Congress relating to funding reductions scheduled to take place on January 2, 2013.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts: Charles J. Vörösmarty – Member, Arctic Research Commission Warren M. Zapol – Member, Arctic Research Commission President Obama said, ”I am grateful that these impressive individuals have chosen to dedicate their talents to serving the American…

Roosevelt Room Please see below for a correction to a typo, marked with an asterisk, in the transcript. 4:21 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Good afternoon, everybody.  I think all of you are aware that we are seeing devastating drought throughout the country.  It is a historic drought, and it’s having a profound impact on farmers…

Tonight, on the planet Mars, the United States of America made history. The successful landing of Curiosity – the most sophisticated roving laboratory ever to land on another planet – marks an unprecedented feat of technology that will stand as a point of national pride far into the future.  It proves that even the longest…

On Monday, August 6, 2012, the President signed into law: H.R. 1627, the “Honoring America’s Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act of 2012,” which amends Department of Veterans Affairs authorities related to:  health care; housing assistance; homeless veterans; education; benefits; memorial, burial, and cemetery matters; and miscellaneous provisions.

President Obama spoke with Spain’s President Mariano Rajoy earlier today as part of his ongoing discussions with European leaders about the eurozone economy.  President Obama acknowledged the difficult challenges that the Spanish people are facing, and reiterated his support for President Rajoy’s efforts to get Spain’s economy back on track.   President Obama discussed the troubling…

Oval Office 2:25 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Well, I want to thank everybody who is here because they all did outstanding work to help us get this legislation completed. As you know, I think all Americans feel we have a moral, sacred duty towards our men and women in uniform.  They protect our freedom, and…

Stamford Marriott Hotel Stamford, Connecticut 6:35 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you so much.  (Applause.)  Well, it is wonderful to be back in Connecticut.  A couple of people I want to give a shout-out to — first of all, your outstanding Governor, Dan Malloy, is here.  (Applause.)  Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman is here.  (Applause.)  Senator…

Private Residence Westport, Connecticut 8:00 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you, everybody.  (Applause.)  Well, it is wonderful to be here.  And there are just a couple of people I want to acknowledge.  First of all, obviously Harvey and Georgina have just been great friends and have done so much for us — not just in…

Michelle and I were deeply saddened to learn of the shooting that tragically took so many lives in Wisconsin. At this difficult time, the people of Oak Creek must know that the American people have them in our thoughts and prayers, and our hearts go out to the families and friends of those who were…