Category: December 2011

President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to Buenos Aires, Argentina to attend the Inauguration of President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner on December 10, 2011. The Honorable Hilda L. Solis, U.S. Secretary of Labor, will lead the delegation. Members of the Presidential Delegation: The Honorable Vilma S. Martinez, U.S. Ambassador to…

South Court Auditorium 3:16 P.M. EST PRESIDENT OBAMA:  Good afternoon, everybody.  Please be seated. I am very pleased to welcome my friend and partner, Prime Minister Harper, back to the White House.  Whenever we get together it’s a chance to reaffirm the enduring alliance between our nations, the extraordinary bonds between our peoples, the excellent…

Seventy years ago today, a bright Sunday morning was darkened by the unprovoked attack on Pearl Harbor.  Today, Michelle and I join the American people in honoring the memory of the more than 2,400 American patriots—military and civilian, men, women and children—who gave their lives in our first battle of the Second World War.  Our…

On Wednesday, December 07, 2011, the President signed into law: H.R. 394, which amends certain Federal laws of civil procedure related to Federal district court jurisdiction and venue of civil actions, including procedures for removal of certain actions from State courts.

Today, the United States and Canada enjoy the largest bilateral trade and investment relationship in the world.  Total trade and investment between the United States and Canada topped $1.1 trillion in 2010, and those numbers are growing. The United States and Canada are each other’s largest export market, with roughly 20 percent of all U.S.…

The President and German Chancellor Angela Merkel spoke by phone this afternoon, continuing their ongoing consultations on the financial situation in the eurozone.  As before, the President expressed his appreciation for the efforts the Chancellor and other European leaders are making to resolve the crisis. Both leaders agreed on the importance of a lasting and…

We condemn the Iranian government’s efforts to deny their people the freedom to access America’s recently launched Virtual Embassy Tehran.  Through this action, the Iranian government has once again demonstrated its commitment to build an electronic curtain of surveillance and censorship around its people. The Iranian government’s systematic efforts to deny information to its citizens—to…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts: Preeta D. Bansal – Member, Council of the Administrative Conference of the United States Boris Bershteyn – Member (Government Official), Council of the Administrative Conference of the United States President Obama said, “I am proud to…

Osawatomie High School Osawatomie, Kansas 12:59 P.M. CST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody. Please, please have a seat. Thank you so much. Thank you. Good afternoon, everybody. AUDIENCE: Good afternoon. THE PRESIDENT: Well, I want to start by thanking a few folks who’ve joined us today. We’ve got the mayor of Osawatomie, Phil Dudley is…

“The struggle to end discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender persons is a global challenge, and one that is central to the United States’ commitment to promoting human rights.” –President Obama, December 6, 2011  Since taking office, President Obama has demonstrated that his vision for a brighter future includes greater equality for Lesbian, Gay,…