Category: March 2011

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release March 20, 2011 Remarks of President Obama Marking Nowruz A link to the video can be found HERE. Today, I want to extend my best wishes to all who are celebrating Nowruz in the United States and around the world. Each year of my presidency,…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release March 20, 2011 Readout of the President’s National Security Meeting this Morning Updated: White House Chief of Staff Bill Daley also participated in this morning’s meeting. This morning, President Obama had a secure conference call beginning at 9:20AM local time with National Security Advisor…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release March 19, 2011 The President Announces Economic Lessons to be Learned from Countries on the Latin America Trip WASHINGTON – In his weekly address, President Obama discussed his trip to Latin America and the importance of strengthening our economic partnership with the region to…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release March 19, 2011 Remarks by the President at CEO Business Summit in Brasilia, Brazil Tryp Convention Brasil 21 Center Brasilia, Brazil 4:04 P.M. BRT THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you.  (Applause.)  Boa tarde.  Thank you very much.  Please, please, everybody be seated.  It is a great…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release March 19, 2011 Remarks by President Obama and President Rousseff of Brazil in Exchange of Toasts at Official Lunch in Brasilia, Brazil Palácio do Itamaraty Brasilia, Brazil 2:13 P.M. BRT PRESIDENT ROUSSEFF:  (As translated.)  President of the United States; Madam Michelle Obama; Mr. Vice…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release March 19, 2011 Joint Statement by President Rousseff and President Obama At the invitation of President Dilma Rousseff, the President of the United States of America, Barack Obama, paid a State Visit to Brazil on March 19, 20 and 21, 2011. BRAZIL AND THE…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release March 19, 2011 Statement by the President on the Passing of Warren Christopher Michelle and I were saddened to hear that Warren Christopher has passed away.  Deeply dedicated to serving his country, Warren’s career ranged from the naval reserve in World War II to…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release March 19, 2011 Remarks by the President on Libya Tryp Convention Brasil 21 Center Brasilia, Brazil 5:07 P.M. BRT THE PRESIDENT:  Good afternoon, everybody.  Today I authorized the Armed Forces of the United States to begin a limited military action in Libya in support…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release March 19, 2011 Remarks by the President during U.S.-Brazil CEO Forum Discussion in Brasilia, Brazil Palácio do Itamaraty Brasilia, Brazil 1:33 P.M. BRT THE PRESIDENT:  I just want to begin by thanking President Rousseff for her extraordinary hospitality, to the Brazilian companies who are…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release March 19, 2011 Remarks by President Obama and President Rousseff of Brazil in Brasilia, Brazil Palacio do Planalto Brasilia, Brazil 12:54 P.M. BRT PRESIDENT ROUSSEFF:  (As translated.) Your Excellency Barack Obama, President of the United States of America; ladies and gentlemen; members of the…