Category: Oct-2012

Michelle and I extend our best wishes for a joyful Eid al-Adha to Muslims in the United States and around the world.  We also congratulate the millions of peaceful pilgrims who are performing the Hajj, including thousands of American Muslims. Throughout the year, Muslims join members of many faiths in serving  those suffering from hunger,…

This morning, President Obama convened a call with FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, National Hurricane Center Director Dr. Rick Knabb, and Homeland Security Advisor John Brennan to receive an update on Hurricane Sandy and ongoing federal actions to prepare for the storm as it continues to move toward the United States mainland. The President directed Administrator…

This morning, President Obama convened a call with FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, National Hurricane Center Director Dr. Rick Knabb, and Homeland Security Advisor John Brennan to receive an update on Hurricane Sandy and ongoing federal actions to prepare for the storm as it continues to move toward the United States mainland. The President directed Administrator…

Earlier today, President Obama called Head Coach Lin Dunn, Finals MVP Tamika Catchings, and C.O.O. and General Manager Kelly Krauskopf to congratulate them and the entire Indiana Fever team on winning the 2012 WNBA Finals. The President said as the father of two girls it’s always great to see women setting a positive example as…

Private Residence La Jolla, California 11:24 A.M. PDT MRS. OBAMA:  Thank you all so much.  (Applause.)  Thank you.  Rest yourselves.  You all have been working very hard to put this event together, so I don’t want you worn out.  Eleven more days.  I want everyone fresh.  (Laughter.)  But thank you so much. I am so…

Orr Middle School Las Vegas, Nevada 2:19 P.M. PDT MRS. OBAMA:  Wow!  (Applause.)  Yes!  (Applause.)  We’re going to do this!  Thank you all so much.  I am so excited to be here.  (Applause.)  Of course, I want to wish you all a happy Nevada Day.  (Applause.) AUDIENCE MEMBER:  Happy belated birthday! MRS. OBAMA:  For who? …

Doolittle Park Las Vegas, Nevada 9:35 P.M. PDT THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, Nevada!  (Applause.)  Are you fired up?  (Applause.)  Are you ready to go?  (Applause.) AUDIENCE:  Four more years!  Four more years! THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you.  Well, this is an unbelievable crowd.  First of all, can everybody please give a huge round of applause to Michael…

Centennial Park Tampa, Florida 9:02 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  How’s it going, Tampa?  (Applause.)  Are you fired up?  (Applause.)  Are you ready to go?  (Applause.) Well, thank you so — can everybody please give Laura a big round of applause for that great introduction?  (Applause.)  We’ve also got with us here Congresswoman Kathy Castor in…

The Carillon at Byrd Park Richmond, Virginia 1:11 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, Virginia!  (Applause.)  Are you fired up? AUDIENCE:  Yes! THE PRESIDENT:  Are you ready to go? AUDIENCE:  Yes! THE PRESIDENT:  I’m sorry — are you fired up? AUDIENCE:  Yes! THE PRESIDENT:  Are you ready to go? AUDIENCE:  Yes! THE PRESIDENT:  Let’s begin by…

Private Residence Calabasas, California 2:34 P.M. PDT MRS. OBAMA:  Wow.  Goodness!  Thank you all, my goodness.  Thank you so much.  You all, please rest yourselves, please.  You all have done so much work.  And I am honored and, yes, I’m going to go home, brag to Barack.  (Laughter.)  Go home and say, well, look at…