Category: Oct-2012

Jill and I are profoundly saddened to hear about George McGovern’s passing. I was honored to serve with him, to know him, and to call him a friend. George believed deeply in public service. It defined him as a Senator and as a man. And he never stopped serving for his entire life – whether…

The President was informed of the tragic shooting in Wisconsin earlier today at 1:30pm EDT by his Advisor for Homeland Security, John Brennan. At 2:30pm EDT, the President received a follow-up briefing from FBI Director Bob Mueller, his Chief of Staff, Jack Lew, and Advisor for Homeland Security John Brennan. The President was told there was…

This evening, the President called Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker and Brookfield Mayor Steven Ponto to express his condolences for the lives lost and his concern for those who were injured in today’s tragic shooting. The President told the Governor and Mayor that he had spoken with FBI director Mueller and had directed him to make…

It’s not true that the United States and Iran have agreed to one-on-one talks or any meeting after the American elections. We continue to work with the P5+1* on a diplomatic solution and have said from the outset that we would be prepared to meet bilaterally. The President has made clear that he will prevent…

Hi, everybody. In recent weeks, you might have noticed something. Or maybe even heard the sound of it if you live close enough. New homes are going up. In fact, construction workers are breaking ground on new homes in America at the fastest pace in more than four years. At the same time, more homes…

The United States condemns in the strongest terms the terrorist attack today in Beirut that killed Lebanese Internal Security Forces Information Bureau Director Wissam al-Hassan and at least seven others, and wounded dozens more.  Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of those killed and injured in this heinous attack and with…

On Friday, October 19, 2012, the President signed into law: S. 3624, the “Military Commercial Driver’s License Act of 2012,” which permits a State to issue commercial driver’s licenses to members of the Armed Forces not domiciled in the State but whose duty station is located in the State, without triggering withholding of Federal funds…

Waldorf Towers New York, New York 9:23 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you.  Thank you.  (Applause.)  Thank you so much.  Thank you.  (Applause.)  Everyone, please take your seats — otherwise Clint Eastwood will yell at them.  (Laughter.) Thank you to Al and Ann.  To Your Eminence; Governor, Mrs. Romney; Governor Cuomo; Mayor Bloomberg; Senator Schumer;…

George Mason University Fairfax, Virginia 11:55 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, Virginia!  (Applause.)  Are you fired up?  (Applause.)  Are you ready to go?  (Applause.)  I can’t hear you!  (Applause.)  Well, it’s good to be back.  Thank you. AUDIENCE:  Four more years!  Four more years! THE PRESIDENT:  Can everybody please give Cecile a big round of…

Racine Civic Centre Racine, Wisconsin 1:04 P.M. CDT MRS. OBAMA:  Racine!  (Applause.)  You know what this room feels like.  It feels like four more years in here.  (Applause.)  For the next 18 days, coming here to Racine is the closest thing I’m going get to be at home in Chicago.  (Applause.) I want to start…