Category: June 2012

The United States and United Arab Emirates remain deeply committed to close consultation and cooperation to promote peace and stability in the Gulf region and broader Middle East.  In their meeting at the White House today, President Obama and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nuhayan reviewed the full range of regional security issues including Iran,…

President Obama spoke with French President Hollande today, continuing their dialogue on the economic developments in Europe.  They discussed the importance of continued efforts to promote growth and stability in the Eurozone.

Today, President Obama called Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper as well as Colorado Springs Mayor Steve Bach to receive an update on damaging fires that are impacting a number of communities across the state, including the devastating Waldo Canyon fire that is affecting families, homes and businesses in Colorado Springs, CO. The President expressed his concern…

On Wednesday, June 27, 2012, the President signed into law: S. 404, which directs the Secretary of the Interior to modify a land grant patent in Chippewa County, Michigan; S. 684, which directs the Secretary of Agriculture to convey, without consideration, certain Federal land located in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, to the Town of Alta,…

South Lawn 7:12 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, everybody! AUDIENCE:  Hello! THE PRESIDENT:  Now, you don’t have to worry, I will not be singing.  We have professionals for that.  (Laughter.)  But on behalf of Michelle and myself, I just want to say welcome.  We have a perfect day for a picnic.  It is spectacular. We…

This morning President Obama called Florida Governor Rick Scott to ensure the state had no unmet needs as the Governor and his team continue to respond to extreme weather and flooding as a result of Tropical Storm Debby. The President expressed his condolences for the loss of life as well as the extensive damage to…

On this International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, the United States joins the international community in pledging to work toward the elimination of torture and all other forms of cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment. As the President has made clear since the first days of the Administration, the United States rejects…

We’re pleased that the Senate has reached a deal to keep rates low and continue offering hard-working students a fair shot at an affordable education. Higher education has never been more important to getting a good job. That’s why President Obama has made stopping this rate hike and saving 7.4 million students an average of…

Westin Peachtree Plaza Hotel Atlanta, Georgia 1:07 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you so much.  (Applause.)  It is good to see everybody here, back in Atlanta.  (Applause.) A couple of people I want to acknowledge — first of all, your outstanding Mayor, Mr. Kasim Reed, is in the house.  (Applause.)  Former governor, Roy Barnes, is…

Donnelly Armory Chicago, Illinois 2:24 P.M. CDT MRS. OBAMA:  Thank you, everyone.  Please be seated.  It is great to be back home in Chicago, especially on what is a very big, important day like today. I want to start by thanking Governor Quinn, first of all, for inviting me here and allowing me to join…