Category: 2012
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Letter from the President — War Powers Resolution
Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) I am providing this supplemental consolidated report, prepared by my Administration and consistent with the War Powers Resolution (Public Law 93-148), as part of my efforts to keep the Congress informed about deployments of U.S. Armed Forces equipped for combat. MILITARY OPERATIONS AGAINST AL-QA’IDA, THE TALIBAN, AND ASSOCIATED FORCES…
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Statement from White House Communications Director Dan Pfeiffer
The Republican letter released today does not meet the test of balance. In fact, it actually promises to lower rates for the wealthy and sticks the middle class with the bill. Their plan includes nothing new and provides no details on which deductions they would eliminate, which loopholes they will close or which Medicare savings…
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Readout of Vice President Biden’s Meetings with President Enrique Peña Nieto of Mexico and President Juan Manuel Santos of Colombia
Vice President Biden met with President Enrique Peña Nieto of Mexico while in Mexico City to attend his inauguration on Saturday. The Vice President congratulated President Peña Nieto on his election victory and inauguration and underscored the U.S. commitment to continue working closely with Mexico in a spirit of partnership and shared responsibility to meet…
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Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Borisov of Bulgaria
Oval Office 3:05 P.M. EST PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, I want to welcome Prime Minister Borissov to the White House, and his delegation from Bulgaria. I have to say at the outset that Bulgaria has proven to be one of our most outstanding NATO allies. Obviously, there are very strong bonds between our two countries, including…
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Remarks by the President at the Nunn-Lugar Cooperative Threat Reduction Symposium
The National War College Washington, D.C. 4:21 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Thank you, everybody. (Applause.) Please have a seat. Thank you. Thank you very much. (Applause.) Thank you. Thank you so much. Everybody, please have a seat. (Applause.) Thank you. Well, good afternoon everybody. It is wonderful to be back. Secretary Panetta, thank…
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Remarks by the President at the Kennedy Center Honors Reception
East Room 5:31 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Everybody, please have a seat. (Applause.) Thank you very much. Thank you. Well, good evening, everybody. You all look lovely. (Laughter.) Welcome to the White House on a night when I am nowhere close to being the main attraction. Thank you, David Rubenstein, Michael Kaiser and the Kennedy…
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Weekly Address: Urging Congress to Extend the Middle Class Tax Cuts
Hatfield, Pennsylvania Hi, everybody. I’m here on the factory floor of a business in Hatfield, Pennsylvania, where folks are working around the clock making toys to keep up with the Christmas rush. And I came here because, back in Washington, the clock is ticking on some important decisions that will have a real impact on…
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Remarks by the President in Visit to Rodon Group Manufacturing Facility
Hatfield, Pennsylvania 12:01 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody! Thank you. Thank you. (Applause.) Well, good morning, everybody. AUDIENCE: Good morning! THE PRESIDENT: Everybody, please, please have a seat. Have a seat. Relax for a second. (Laughter.) It is good to see all of you. Hello, Hatfield! (Applause.) It is good to be back in…
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President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts: • Bob J. Archuleta – Member, Board of Visitors to the United States Military Academy • Travis Morrison – Member, Board of Visitors to the United States Military Academy • Admiral Ronne Froman, USN (Ret) – Member, Board of…
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Statement by the President on the Observance of World AIDS Day
This Saturday, December 1st, on World AIDS Day, we will come together as a global community to stand with people affected by HIV/AIDS, to remember those we have lost, and to renew our commitment to ending the pandemic once and for all. We have made great strides in combating this disease, and an AIDS-free generation…