Category: August 2010

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release August 05, 2010 Statement by the President on the Constitutional Referendum in Kenya The United States congratulates the Kenyan people and government on the holding of a peaceful, transparent, and credible constitutional referendum.  This was a significant step forward for Kenya’s democracy, and the…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release August 05, 2010 Remarks by the President at a DNC Finance Event in Chicago, Illinois Chicago Cultural Center Chicago, Illinois 5:30 P.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, hello, hello!  Thank you.  Thank you so much, everybody.  Hello, hello!  It is good to be back in…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release August 05, 2010 Remarks by the President on the American Auto Industry and the American Economy Ford Motor Company Assembly Plant Chicago, Illinois 10:25 A.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, hello, hello!  (Applause.)  What’s going on?  Thank you, everybody.  And listen, it is good to…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release August 05, 2010 Remarks by the President on the Senate Confirmation Vote Renaissance Hotel Chicago, Illinois 3:56 P.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT:  Good afternoon.  I am very pleased that the Senate has just voted to confirm Elena Kagan as our nation’s 112th Supreme Court Justice. …

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release August 04, 2010 President Obama Honors Winners of the 2010 Citizens Medal 13 winners from across the country visit White House to receive Presidential award for exemplary service for their fellow citizens WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama will welcome to the White House…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release August 04, 2010 Remarks by the President to the AFL-CIO Executive Council Walter E. Washington Convention Center Washington, D.C. 11:15 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you.  Thank you, everybody.  Thank you.  Thank you, everybody.  Please have a seat.  Thank you. It is good to…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release August 04, 2010 President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 8/4/10 WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key administration posts: Scott Doney, Chief Scientist, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce Nancy E. Lindborg,…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release August 04, 2010 President Obama Names Three to Serve as U.S. Marshals WASHINGTON- Today, President Obama nominated Jeffrey Holt, Steven Clayton Stafford and Paul Charles Thielen to serve as U.S. Marshals. “Throughout their careers, these dedicated law enforcement professionals have shown an unwavering commitment…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release August 04, 2010 Remarks by the President in a Tele-Town Hall for Senator Bennet Via Telephone August 3, 2010 8:25 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, everybody. SENATOR BENNET:  Mr. President. THE PRESIDENT:  How are you? SENATOR BENNET:  I’m not going to take any of…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release August 04, 2010 Remarks by the President Honoring the 2010 Presidential Citizens Medal Recipients East Room 2:26 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you, everybody.  Thank you.  Thank you.  Please, have a seat.  Have a seat. Thank you very much, Senator Burris, and hello, everybody. …