Category: 2013
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Obama heckled at San Francisco rally, immigration reform delay and record deportation being reasons
With the fate of 11 million immigrants in the hands of House Republicans, frustrated immigration advocates heckled Obama at a rally in San Francisco urging him to pass laws by means of an executive order. In explain why he could not carry out such an action, Obama told one group, “If, in fact, I could…
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Weekly Address: Honoring America’s Veterans
WASHINGTON, DC— In this week’s address, President Obama commemorated Veterans’ Day Weekend by thanking the brave men and women who have worn this country’s uniform. The President said he is proud of their service and will do everything possible to ensure America always has their back and always honors their sacrifice. The audio of the…
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Readout of the President’s call with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu
President Obama called Prime Minister Netanyahu today to discuss Iran and our ongoing efforts to advance a peaceful resolution of the international community’s concerns over Iran’s nuclear program. The President provided the Prime Minister with an update on negotiations in Geneva and underscored his strong commitment to preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, which…
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Statement by the President on the Departure of Heather Zichal
For more than five years, I have been fortunate to have Heather Zichal as a trusted advisor. She crafted my energy and climate change agenda in the 2008 campaign, then again on my Presidential transition, and as my top energy and climate advisor at the White House, she has been a strong and steady voice…
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Statement by the President on the 75th Anniversary of Kristallnacht
I join millions of people in the United States and around the world in marking the 75th anniversary of the tragedy of Kristallnacht – “the Night of Broken Glass.” On November 9 and 10, 1938, Nazi paramilitaries marched under the cover of darkness throughout the towns and villages of Germany and Austria smashing Jewish storefronts,…
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President Obama Signs South Dakota Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of South Dakota and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by a severe winter storm, snowstorm, and flooding during the period of October 3-16, 2013. Federal funding is available for Disaster Unemployment Assistance for affected individuals…
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Readout of Vice President Biden’s Call with Peruvian President Ollanta Humala
The Vice President spoke by phone today with President Ollanta Humala of Peru. The two leaders noted the importance of U.S.-Peru relations and reviewed progress on joint commitments from President Humala’s June 2013 visit to Washington, including their agreement to finalize the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations this year. They also discussed a range of bilateral issues,…
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Remarks by the First Lady at Careers in Film Symposium
East Room 1:49 P.M. EST MRS. OBAMA: Well, hey! AUDIENCE: Hey! MRS. OBAMA: How are you doing? You guys, rest. Sit down. You’ve been here all day, you should feel at home by now. Oh, wasn’t that great. Alan, oh, Beauty — I thought he was going to call the President the Beast. I was…
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Remarks by the President on the Economy — Port of New Orleans
Port of New Orleans New Orleans, Louisiana 12:32 P.M. CST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Big Easy! (Applause.) Everybody, give it up for Nancy for that great introduction. (Applause.) It is good to be back in New Orleans. This is what passes for winter here in New Orleans, huh? (Laughter.) Folks got all their coats on and…
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Remarks by the President at a DSCC Fundraising Reception
Private Residence Miami, Florida 6:25 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Wow, if Jorge wasn’t so good at business, we might have to run him for something — (laughter) — because I was inspired just listening to him. To Jorge and Aleyda, and the entire Mas family, thank you so much for the incredible hospitality in this…