Category: 2012

I was saddened to hear about the recent passing of Spurgeon M. Keeny, Jr.  A distinguished nuclear arms control expert who held top positions at the U.S. Arms Control and Disarmament Agency and in the White House during five administrations, Spurgeon devoted much of his career to stopping and reversing the U.S.-Soviet nuclear arms race. …

The President and Prime Minister Cameron spoke today by telephone to continue their close consultations on a wide array of global issues.  President Obama reiterated his strong support for decisive action to address the economic crisis in Europe.  The President also conveyed his concerns about the increasingly dire humanitarian situation in Syria, and the need…

The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Oklahoma and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by the Freedom Wildfire during the period of August 3-14, 2012. The President’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Creek County. Assistance can include…

Today’s Congressional Budget Office report only reinforces the urgent need for House Republicans to follow the Senate’s lead and pass a bill that gives middle class families the confidence that they won’t see their taxes go up at the beginning of next year.  114 million Americans deserve that guarantee. But instead of doing the right…

Canyon Springs High School Las Vegas, Nevada 10:10 A.M. PDT THE PRESIDENT:  Hello Nevada!  (Applause.)  Hello, Las Vegas!  (Applause.)  Oh, it is good to be back in Nevada!  (Applause.) AUDIENCE:  Four more years!  Four more years! THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you!  And I want to thank our host, Canyon Springs High School — go Pioneers!  (Applause.) …

Mayport Naval Station Mayport, Florida 1:35 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA:  Thank you all so much.  Please be seated.  Forgot you all take orders really well.  (Laughter.)  I am beyond thrilled to be here with all of you today at Naval Station Mayport.  And I want to start by thanking Paul for that very kind and,…

Canyon Springs High School North Las Vegas, Nevada 9:36 A.M. PDT MR. BARRON:  I just want to convey the genuine appreciation and sincere thank you on behalf of not only my school but my community, and now generations of the DREAM Act kids — we really appreciate your sincerity and, more than anything, the courage…

War Memorial Auditorium Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 5:28 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA:  Wow!  (Applause.)  Oh, wow!  It goes all the way back!  (Applause.)  All right.  I don’t know about you, but this crowd feels a lot like four more years, doesn’t it?  (Applause.) Thank you all so much.  You know, I am beyond thrilled.  I am…

Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center New York, New York 7:25 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you!  (Applause.)  Thank you, everybody.  It’s good to see you guys.  Thank you.  (Applause.)  Everybody, please have a seat.  Now, let me first of all thank Michael and David Stern, who are both here, as well as all the…