Category: 2013
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Weekly Address: Passing a Budget that Reflects Our Priorities
WASHINGTON, DC— In this week’s address, President Obama said that in order to keep growing the economy and creating good jobs, Washington must end its cycle of manufactured crises and self-inflicted wounds. It’s time for both parties to work together to pass a budget that reflects our priorities – making smart cuts in things we…
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Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Maliki of Iraq after Bilateral Meeting
Oval Office 4:03 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: I want to welcome back Prime Minister Maliki to the White House. It’s been two years since the last U.S. troops left from Iraq, but the strategic partnership between our two countries remains very strong. We honor the lives that were lost, both American and Iraqi, to bring…
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Readout of Vice President Biden’s Meeting on the Disabilities Treaty
This morning, the Vice President and Valerie Jarrett met with leaders of national disabilities and veteran’s advocacy groups to express the Administration’s strong support for ratification of the Disabilities Treaty. The United States has long been a global leader in promoting equality and dignity for people with disabilities. In his meeting, the Vice President reinforced…
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Statement by the President on the Observance of Diwali
For the Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and Buddhists celebrating Diwali this weekend, the Festival of Lights reaffirms the things in life that matter most. Dancing, celebration, and good food remind us that life’s greatest joys are the simple pleasures that come from spending time with people we love. Contemplation and prayer remind us that that people…
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Joint Statement by the United States of America and the Republic of Iraq
In their meeting today at the White House, President Obama and Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki reaffirmed the strategic partnership between the United States and the Republic of Iraq and pledged to advance common interests to support a stable, secure, and prosperous Iraq and Middle East. They also discussed their shared commitment to enhance cooperation under…
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Letter from the President — FY 2014 District of Columbia Budget and Financial Plan
Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) Pursuant to my constitutional authority and as contemplated by section 446 of the District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act as amended in 1989, I am transmitting the District of Columbia’s fiscal year (FY) 2014 Budget and Financial Plan. This transmittal does not represent an endorsement of the…
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Remarks by the President at DCCC Event — Weston, MA
Private Residence Weston, Massachusetts 5:50 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Everybody, have a seat. Thank you. Well, first of all, that was an astonishingly succinct introduction by Al. (Laughter.) And let me just say, Al and Susan have been such extraordinary friends to so many of us for…
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Remarks by the President at SelectUSA Investment Summit
Marriott Wardman Park Hotel Washington, D.C. 1:40 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you very much. Please have a seat. To my great friend, Penny Pritzker, thank you for the kind words, but more importantly, thank you for your outstanding leadership, for bringing us all together today, and being such a strong voice…
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Remarks by the President at SelectUSA Investment Summit
Marriott Wardman Park Hotel Washington, D.C. 1:40 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you very much. Please have a seat. To my great friend, Penny Pritzker, thank you for the kind words, but more importantly, thank you for your outstanding leadership, for bringing us all together today, and being such a strong voice…
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President Obama to Announce First-Ever Federal Effort to Attract Job-Creating Foreign Investment to the United States
Expanding and Enhancing SelectUSA Today, President Obama is announcing the first-ever comprehensive, all hands on deck effort led by the federal government to bring jobs and investment from around the world to the U.S. through aggressive expansion and enhancement of SelectUSA. U.S. is becoming an increasingly more competitive location for investment: The U.S. is the…