Category: June 2012

Fire Station No. 9 Colorado Springs, CO 1:35 P.M. MDT THE PRESIDENT:  Well, we just had a chance to tour some of the damage that’s been done by this devastating fire.  I’ve had a chance to thank Mayor Bach as well as Governor Hickenlooper.  And the entire congressional delegation, members of the fire service, the…

Mountain Shadows Residential Neighborhood, Colorado Springs, CO THE PRESIDENT:  First of all, I want to say to Mayor Bach, Governor Hickenlooper and the congressional delegation, and most importantly, all the guys on the ground who have been fighting this fire — we are so grateful to see the extraordinary coordination that’s taking place between the…

Fire Station No. 9, Colorado Springs, CO 1:35 P.M. MDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, we just had a chance to tour some of the damage that’s been done by this devastating fire. I’ve had a chance to thank Mayor Bach as well as Governor Hickenlooper. And the entire congressional delegation, members of the fire service, the…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: • Camila A. Alire – Member, National Council on the Humanities • Ramón Saldívar – Member, National Council on the Humanities President Obama said, “I am confident that these outstanding individuals will greatly serve the American people in…

At the beginning of this year, Republicans announced one of their top priorities was to investigate the Administration and to ensure that President Obama was a one-term President. Despite the major economic challenges facing the country, they talked openly about devoting taxpayer-funded, Congressional oversight resources to political purposes. The problem of gunwalking was a field-driven…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Camila Ann Alire, of Colorado, to be a Member of the National Council on the Humanities for a term expiring January 26, 2018, vice Allen C. Guelzo, term expired. Ramón Saldívar, of California, to be a Member of the National Council on the Humanities for a term expiring January 26,…

East Room 12:15 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Good afternoon.  Earlier today, the Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act — the name of the health care reform we passed two years ago.  In doing so, they’ve reaffirmed a fundamental principle that here in America — in the wealthiest nation on Earth –…

Gaylord Opryland Resort Nashville, Tennessee 11:05 A.M. CDT MRS. OBAMA:  Oh, my, my, my.  (Applause.)  Please, you all rest yourselves.  Thank you so much.  Let me tell you, it is such a pleasure and an honor to join you today in Nashville for your 2012 General Conference. I want to start by thanking Bishop McKenzie…

Memphis Cook Convention Center Memphis, Tennessee 1:56 P.M. CDT MRS. OBAMA: Yes! (Applause.) Thank you so much. You guys look good. (Applause.) You’re holding up in all this heat, aren’t you? (Laughter.) Let me tell you, I am thrilled to be here with all of you today. And I want to start by thanking Jackie…

National HIV Testing Day highlights the importance of HIV testing and the fight against HIV/AIDS.   Of the over 1.1 million Americans living with HIV, more than 200,000 are unaware of their infection, and may unknowingly be transmitting the virus to others.  Knowing your HIV status is a vital step toward accessing life-extending treatment for HIV,…