Category: August 2010

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release August 14, 2010 Weekly Address: President Obama Promises to Protect Social Security from Republican Plans to Privatize It WASHINGTON – On the 75th anniversary of Social Security being signed into law, President Obama promised that he would protect it from the Republican leaders in…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release August 13, 2010 Letter from the President on the Continuation of Emergency Regarding Export Control Regulations Dear Madam Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, prior to…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release August 13, 2010 Statement by the President on India’s Independence Day On behalf of my administration and the American people, I wish to congratulate all who will celebrate the 63rd anniversary of India’s independence.  Indians around the world can not only look back on…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release August 13, 2010 Readout of the President’s Call with Russian President Medvedev President Obama called President Medvedev yesterday to express his deepest condolences for the tragic losses that Russia has suffered in the recent wildfires.  The President told President Medvedev that he is monitoring…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release August 13, 2010 Readout of President Obama’s Video Teleconference with President Karzai President Obama spoke with President Karzai today via video teleconference.  The two leaders spoke for one hour and discussed a number of topics, including the successful Kabul Conference, the upcoming Afghan parliamentary…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release August 13, 2010 President Obama to Honor NCAA Champion Student Athletes at the White House WASHINGTON—Next month, President Obama will continue a tradition started by President George W. Bush by honoring championship teams and student athletes from across the NCAA with a reception at…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release August 13, 2010 Notice from the President on the Continuation of Emergency Regarding Export Control Regulations On August 17, 2001, consistent with the authority provided to the President under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.), the President issued Executive…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release August 13, 2010 Statement by the President on Korean Independence Day On behalf of the American people, I congratulate the Republic of Korea, and all those of Korean descent in the United States and around the world, on the celebration of their Independence Day…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release August 13, 2010 Remarks by the President at Iftar Dinner State Dining Room 8:37 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Good evening, everybody.  Welcome.  Please, have a seat.  Well, welcome to the White House.  To you, to Muslim Americans across our country, and to more than…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release August 13, 2010 Statement by the President on Pakistan’s Independence Day On behalf of the people of the United States of America, I send my congratulations and sincere best wishes to all who will celebrate the 63rd anniversary of Pakistan’s independence.  Here at home,…