Category: Oct-2012

WASHINGTON, DC—In his weekly address, President Obama talked about his decision to rescue the American auto industry from collapse and save more than one million American jobs. Some were calling to let Detroit go bankrupt, but the President refused; now the industry is leading the world again and auto sales are the highest they’ve been…

The United States congratulates the European Union on being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. This award recognizes Europe’s commitment to the principles of democracy, freedom, and human rights, as well as its efforts to advance these values across the world. In addition, it reflects the spirit and dedication of the Europeans to coexist peacefully in…

On this first International Day of the Girl, the United States reaffirms our abiding commitment to promoting the rights and status of girls here in the United States and around the world.  We know that when girls have access to education and health care, are safe from violence, and have equal opportunities to reach their…

University of Miami Miami, Florida 3:26 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, Miami!  (Applause.)  How’s it going, Hurricanes!  (Applause.)  Can everybody please give Lizzie a big round of applause for that great introduction.  (Applause.) It’s good to see your Senator, former astronaut, Bill Nelson in the house!  (Applause.)  Your outstanding local Congresswomen, Debbie Wasserman-Schultz and Frederica…

Douglas County Fairgrounds Castle Rock, Colorado 12:23 P.M. MDT MRS. OBAMA:  Thank you so much.  I love you guys.  We love you!  (Applause.)  Thank you so much. I’m so happy to be here.  I’m happy to be with you all today.  I want to start — we’re going to get it done.  We’re going to…

JW Marriott Marquis Miami, Florida 7:17 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you, everybody.  (Applause.)  Thank you.  Everybody, please have a seat.  (Applause.)  Thank you.  It’s good to be in Florida.  (Applause.)  It’s good to be in Miami.  Thank you so much, everybody.  Thank you. AUDIENCE MEMBER:  I love you! THE PRESIDENT:  I love you back. …

Today, Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism John Brennan met with senior Libyan officials, including President Magariaf, in Tripoli. Mr. Brennan, on behalf of President Obama, expressed support for Libya’s ongoing government formation and transition to democracy and accepted condolences for the tragic deaths of four Americans in Benghazi last month. The…

I am proud to nominate General John Allen as the next Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) and Commander of U.S. European Command.  For more than a year, General Allen has served with distinction as the Commander of U.S. Forces and NATO International Security Assistances Forces (ISAF) in Afghanistan, seeing us through a critical period in…

Dean Fleischauer Activity Center Colorado Springs, Colorado 2:42 P.M. MDT MRS. OBAMA:  Yes!  Four more years!  (Applause.)  Thank you, guys.  (Applause.) AUDIENCE:  Four more years!  Four more years!  Four more years! MRS. OBAMA:  Absolutely.  With your help we’ll get it done.  We’re going to get it done.  I am thrilled to be here with you…

Fort Lewis College Durango, Colorado 6:14 P.M. MDT MRS. OBAMA:  This is so exciting.  You all are amazing.  We’re going to get it done here in Colorado, aren’t we?  (Applause.)  All right. 27 more days.  Lots of hard work, a lot of focus, but with your help, we’ll get it done.  Your President wants to…