Category: August 2010

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release August 13, 2010 Statement on the National Elections in Rwanda We congratulate the people of Rwanda on their national election on August 9. We note reports from the National Electoral Commission that official results have been tallied and President Paul Kagame won reelection with…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release August 12, 2010 Statement by the President on the Passage of the Southwest Border Security Bill I have made securing our Southwest Border a top priority since I came to office. That is why my administration has dedicated unprecedented resources and personnel to combating…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release August 11, 2010 Statement by the President on the Occasion of Ramadan On behalf of the American people, Michelle and I want to extend our best wishes to Muslims in America and around the world. Ramadan Kareem. Ramadan is a time when Muslims around…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release August 11, 2010 Remarks by the President at the Signing of the Manufacturing Enhancement Act of 2010 East Room 3:07 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you.  Thank you very much.  Everybody please have a seat. Good afternoon, everybody.  Welcome to the White House.  From…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release August 11, 2010 President Obama Signs Wisconsin Disaster Declaration The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Wisconsin and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding during…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release August 10, 2010 Statement by President Obama on the Passing of Former Senator Ted Stevens WASHINGTON – Below please find a statement by President Obama on the passing of former Senator Ted Stevens: “A decorated World War II veteran, Senator Ted Stevens devoted his…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release August 10, 2010 Remarks by the President at a DSCC Finance Event in Dallas, Texas Private Residence Dallas, Texas August 9, 2010 4:34 P.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT:  Well, thank you very much, everybody.  It is wonderful to be with you.  And I just first…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release August 10, 2010 President Obama Signs Kansas Disaster Declaration The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Kansas and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, and tornadoes during…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release August 10, 2010 Remarks by the President on Teacher Jobs Rose Garden 11:43 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Good morning, everybody.  One of the biggest challenges of this recession has been its impact on state and local communities.  With so many Americans unemployed or struggling…