Category: Aug2013

President Obama spoke by phone today from California with Prime Minister Erdogan of Turkey, at the Prime Minister’s request, about developments in Syria and Egypt.  The President and Prime Minister discussed the danger of foreign extremists in Syria and agreed on the importance of supporting a unified and inclusive Syrian opposition.  The President and Prime…

President Obama called President Kenyatta today to offer United States support following a major fire at Kenya’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.  The President also commemorated this day, the 15th anniversary of al-Qa’ida’s terrorist attack against the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi, by expressing condolences to the loved ones of those killed and wounded in the attack,…

Hilton Woodland Hills Los Angeles, California 10:01 A.M. PDT MR. RASCOFF:  Welcome, and thank you for joining us today.  Zillow is honored to host this unprecedented event and connect homeowners, renters and prospective buyers with President Obama, who’s ready to answer your housing questions. The housing market has come a long way in the last…

Hangar 6 West Camp Pendleton, California 12:45 P.M. PDT THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, Marines!  (Oorah!)  Hello, Camp Pendleton!  (Oorah!)  It is great to be here, at the home of the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force — (Oorah!) — and one of our nation’s oldest and most decorated military units, the legendary 1st Marine Division.  (Oorah!)  And I…

NBC Studios Burbank, California 4:34 P.M. PDT Q    Welcome the President of the United States — Barack Obama.  (Applause.) Welcome back, sir. THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you.  It’s good to be back.  (Applause.) Q    Well, we’re thrilled to have you. THE PRESIDENT:  It is good to be back. Q    And a happy birthday. THE PRESIDENT:  Thank…

Today marks the 15th anniversary of al-Qaeda’s terrorist attacks against the U.S. Embassies in Nairobi, Kenya, and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, which killed innocent Americans and Africans.  On this day, we honor the families of the twelve Americans who lost their lives, and we join with the people and governments of Kenya and Tanzania honoring…

Following a careful review begun in July, we have reached the conclusion that there is not enough recent progress in our bilateral agenda with Russia to hold a U.S.-Russia Summit in early September.  We value the achievements made with Russia in the President’s first term, including the New START Treaty, and cooperation on Afghanistan, Iran,…

PRESS GAGGLE BY PRESS SECRETARY JAY CARNEY AND SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT SHAUN DONOVAN   Aboard Air Force One En Route Phoenix, Arizona 11:52 A.M. EDT MR. CARNEY:  Welcome aboard Air Force One today as we make our way to Phoenix, Arizona.  As you know, the President will be delivering another of his…

Desert Vista High School Phoenix, Arizona 1:00 P.M. MST THE PRESIDENT:  Hey!  Hello, Phoenix!  (Applause.)  Hello, Arizona!  (Applause.)  It is — AUDIENCE MEMBER:  We love you, Obama! THE PRESIDENT:  I love you back.  It is good to be here.  (Applause.) I want to say thank you to the Thunder for hosting us here today.  (Applause.) …

PRESS GAGGLE BY PRESS SECRETARY JAY CARNEY AND SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT SHAUN DONOVAN   Aboard Air Force One En Route Phoenix, Arizona 11:52 A.M. EDT MR. CARNEY:  Welcome aboard Air Force One today as we make our way to Phoenix, Arizona.  As you know, the President will be delivering another of his…