Category: Aug-2012
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Readout of the President’s Calls on the Wisconsin Shooting
At 4:30PM EDT, the President convened a call with FBI Director Bob Mueller, Chief of Staff Jack Lew, and Homeland Security Advisor John Brennan to receive an update on the tragic shooting in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. Following that briefing, the President called Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker, Oak Creek Mayor Steve Scaffidi and trustee of the…
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Weekly Address: Celebrating the Summer Olympics and Paralympics
Hi, everybody. Today, I want to take a break from the back-and-forth of campaign season, and talk about something that’s brought us all together this week – the Summer Olympics. These games remind us that for all our differences, we’re Americans first. And we could not be prouder of the men and women representing our…
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Statement by the President on the agreement between Sudan and South Sudan
I welcome the announcement by the African Union High-Level Implementation Panel of an agreement between Sudan and South Sudan on oil revenue. This agreement opens the door to a future of greater prosperity for the people of both countries. The leaders of Sudan and South Sudan deserve congratulations for reaching agreement and finding compromise on…
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Statement by the President on the Departure of Cass Sunstein
For the last three and a half years, Cass Sunstein has helped drive a series of historic accomplishments on behalf of the American people. From putting in place lifesaving protections for America’s families, to eliminating tens of millions of hours of paperwork burdens for our nation’s citizens and businesses, Cass has shown that it is…
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Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 2527 and S. 1335
On Friday, August 3, 2012, the President signed into law: H.R. 2527, the “National Baseball Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Act,” which requires the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue coins in recognition and celebration of the National Baseball Hall of Fame; and S. 1335, the “Pilot’s Bill of Rights,” which enables an…
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Remarks by the President on Tax Cuts for the Middle Class
South Court Auditorium 12:00 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody. (Applause.) Good morning. Thank you. Thank you so much. Everybody, please have a seat. Have a seat. Well, it is great to see all of you, and I hope you guys are having a wonderful summer. I am joined here today by moms and…
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Remarks by the First Lady at a Campaign Event
Colonial Theatre Pittsfield, Massachusetts 4:29 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Thank you so much! (Applause.) Oh, my goodness! That is very sweet, very sweet. Okay, you’re embarrassing me. (Applause.) I’m officially embarrassed. (Laughter.) Oh, I love you all too. I understand you all got a wonderful concert — (applause) — one of the loves of my…
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REMARKS BY THE FIRST LADY AT A CAMPAIGN EVENT
The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Springfield, Massachusetts MRS. OBAMA: Yay! (Applause.) All right. You guys are already fired up. I can go home. (Applause.) Thank you so much. You all, rest yourselves, rest yourselves. Let me check the mic — can you all hear me? AUDIENCE: Yes. MRS. OBAMA: Is everybody good? All…
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Obama Economy Is Worse Than Expected, CBO Report Reveals
The Obama economy is weaker than the previous forecast and the worst is yet to come. According to the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), the country could fall into recession if there isn’t a year-end deal to prevent income tax hikes and spending cuts that amounts to half-a-trillion dollars. Douglas Elmendorf, CBO Director, puts the economy…
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Statement by the Press Secretary on Additional $12 Million in U.S. Humanitarian Assistance to Syria
Today, on behalf of the American people, the President approved an additional $12 million in U.S. humanitarian assistance to support those most affected by the crisis in Syria. After nearly 17 months of conflict, the humanitarian situation is dire and rapidly deteriorating. The United Nations estimates that over 1.5 million people in Syria are in…