Category: 2012
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Vice President Biden to Lead Presidential Delegation to Mexico to Attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Enrique Peña Nieto as President of the United Mexican States
President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to Mexico City, Mexico, to attend the inauguration of His Excellency Enrique Peña Nieto as President of the United Mexican States on December 1, 2012. The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., Vice President of the United States, will lead the delegation. Members of the…
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Statement by the Press Secretary on the Visit of Prime Minister Borissov of Bulgaria
President Obama will host Prime Minister Boyko Borissov at the White House on Monday, December 3. The President welcomes the opportunity to discuss a broad range of bilateral and regional issues during their Oval Office meeting, including Bulgaria’s leadership in NATO and its valuable contributions to the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan. The…
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Statement of the President on the Final Approval of the Cobell Settlement
I welcome the final approval of the Cobell settlement agreement, clearing the way for reconciliation between the trust beneficiaries and the federal government. While Elouise Cobell, the named plaintiff in this case is no longer with us, her legacy will be a renewed commitment to our trust relationship with Indian Country. I thank her for…
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Statement by NSC Spokesman Tommy Vietor on Deputy National Security Advisor McDonough’s Travel to Colombia and Honduras
Deputy National Security Advisor Denis R. McDonough will travel to Bogota, Colombia November 26-27 and to Honduras November 27-28. In Colombia, Mr. McDonough will co-chair a meeting of the U.S.-Colombia High-Level Strategic Security Dialogue with Colombian Minister of Defense Juan Carlos Pinzon and Colombian Foreign Minister María Angela Holguín. He will be accompanied by senior…
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President Obama Signs Virginia Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the Commonwealth of Virginia and ordered Federal aid to supplement commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the area affected by Hurricane Sandy during the period of October 26 to November 8, 2012. Federal funding is available to commonwealth and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit…
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Statement by Vice President Biden on the Anniversary of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
Millions of women and girls around the globe face violence in their homes and neighborhoods, their schools and workplaces, refugee camps and conflict zones. We have made progress in addressing this violence, and our Administration has taken unprecedented steps to advance the status of women and girls worldwide. But for far too many women the…
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Obama’s Re-Election Make Southerners Unhappy, Petitions And Counter-Petition Requests For Secession Made
Secession is the best option for those who aren’t happy with Obama’s re-election. At least, that’s the deemed solution that almost a hundred thousand Texans as well as people from other states have considered all submitting a petition that carry these words: “Peacefully grant the State of ______ to withdraw from the United States of…
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Statement by the Press Secretary on the Sierra Leone Election
The United States congratulates President Ernest Bai Koroma and the people of Sierra Leone after a successful election on November 17. With an estimated 2.4 million votes cast representing 87 percent of the country’s diverse electorate, the people of Sierra Leone have made their voices heard. This election demonstrates the progress that Sierra Leone has…
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Weekly Address: Wishing the American People a Happy Thanksgiving
WASHINGTON, DC—During this holiday season, President Obama gave thanks in his weekly address for all of the blessings we share as Americans, and expressed his gratitude to the brave men and women who are defending our freedom around the world. As we come together to spend time with those we love, we also stand with…
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Remarks by the President at the National Thanksgiving Turkey Pardon
The Rose Garden 2:08 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Well, good afternoon, everybody. (Turkey gobbles.) (Laughter.) They say that life is all about second chances. And this November, I could not agree more. (Laughter.) So in the spirit of the season, I have one more gift to give, and it goes to a pair of turkeys…