Category: December 2010
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Remarks by the President and First Lady at the Signing of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release December 13, 2010 Remarks by the President and First Lady at the Signing of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act Harriet Tubman Elementary School, Washington, D.C. 10:33 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, hello, hello! (Applause.) Thank you. Thank you very much. Thank you so much. …
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Remarks by the President at Holiday Reception for the Diplomatic Corps
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release December 13, 2010 Remarks by the President at Holiday Reception for the Diplomatic Corps State Department 6:04 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you so much. Thank you. (Applause.) I have to say, just first of all, looking out at the audience, I’m reminded of,…
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Remarks by the President Honoring the NBA Champion Los Angeles Lakers
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release December 13, 2010 Remarks by the President Honoring the NBA Champion Los Angeles Lakers Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus, Washington, D.C. 3:09 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody! AUDIENCE: Hello! THE PRESIDENT: Well, it is great to be here at THEARC with the…
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Remarks by the President at Christmas in Washington
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release December 13, 2010 Remarks by the President at Christmas in Washington National Building Museum, Washington, D.C. December 12, 2010 THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Thank you. Thank you, everybody. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Thank you, everybody. Please, please have a seat. Merry Christmas and…
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President Obama Signs Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 Into Law
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release December 13, 2010 President Obama Signs Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 Into Law First Lady Michelle Obama, Administration Officials and Let’s Move! Advocates Reaffirm Commitment to Raise a Healthier Generation of Kids Read the fact sheet (pdf) See a sample school lunch menu…
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Republican senator gives credit to Obama
President Barack Obama has received credit from a Republican Senator for reaching out to his fellow Reps in both the Senate and Congress. Sen. Richard Lugar praises Obama for proving wrong accusations that his administration does not listen enough to opposition legislators. Lugar further adds by warning his fellow Republicans against being a “party of…
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WEEKLY ADDRESS: President Obama Strongly Urges Passage of the Framework Agreement on Middle Class Tax Cuts
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release December 11, 2010 WEEKLY ADDRESS: President Obama Strongly Urges Passage of the Framework Agreement on Middle Class Tax Cuts WASHINGTON – In this week’s address, President Obama strongly urged both houses of Congress to pass the framework agreement on middle class tax cuts. This…
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Statement by the President on Richard Holbrooke
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release December 11, 2010 Statement by the President on Richard Holbrooke Earlier today, I spoke to Richard Holbrooke’s wife Kati and told her that Michelle and I are praying for Richard. Richard Holbrooke is a towering figure in American foreign policy, a critical member of…
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Readout of President Obama’s call to President Calderon of Mexico
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release December 11, 2010 Readout of President Obama’s call to President Calderon of Mexico Earlier today President Obama called President Felipe Calderon of Mexico. President Obama congratulated President Calderon for his leadership and Mexico’s excellent work chairing the Cancun conference to a successful conclusion that…
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Readout of President Obama’s call to Prime Minister Erdogan of Turkey
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release December 11, 2010 Readout of President Obama’s call to Prime Minister Erdogan of Turkey This morning President Obama called Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey. The leaders discussed the enduring importance of the U.S.-Turkish partnership and affirmed their commitment to work together on…