Category: March 2011

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release March 13, 2011 Op-ed by President Obama in the Arizona Daily Star: We must seek agreement on gun reforms The full text of the op-ed by President Barack Obama is printed below. The piece, published in today’s Arizona Daily Star, can be read online HERE. We…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release March 12, 2011 WEEKLY ADDRESS: Women’s History Month Highlights the President’s Resolve to Pass the Paycheck Fairness Act WASHINGTON – In his weekly address, President Obama focused on Women’s History Month and paid homage to the accomplishments of former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt in…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release March 11, 2011 President Obama Receives Briefing on the Earthquake in Japan and the Tsunami Preparedness and Response Actions in the United States WASHINGTON—President Obama received a briefing this morning at 9:30 a.m. in the Oval Office on the earthquake in Japan and the…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release March 11, 2011 Readout of the President’s Call with Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny The President spoke this morning with Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny to congratulate him on assuming his office and to wish him good luck as the new Taoiseach.  The President…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release March 11, 2011 Remarks by the President Honoring the 2010 Stanley Cup Champion Chicago Blackhawks South Lawn 2:52 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, hello, hello, everybody!  Hello, Blackhawks fans!  (Applause.)  Now, we have hosted a lot of teams at the White House over the…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release March 11, 2011 News Conference by the President South Court Auditorium Please note the correction to the transcript below. THE PRESIDENT:  The answer to your second question is yes.  And so I already told Prime Minister Kan that we will provide whatever assistance that…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release March 11, 2011 Statement By The President On The Earthquake In Japan And The Resulting Tsunami Warning Throughout The Pacific “Michelle and I send our deepest condolences to the people of Japan, particularly those who have lost loved ones in the earthquake and tsunamis.…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release March 11, 2011 President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Madelyn R. Creedon, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Global Strategic Affairs, Department of Defense Alan F.…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release March 10, 2011 Remarks by the President and First Lady at the White House Conference on Bullying Prevention East Room 10:25 A.M. EST MRS. OBAMA:  Good morning.  Thank you.  (Applause.)  Everyone, please.  Good morning, and welcome to the White House. I want to thank…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release March 10, 2011 Readout of President Obama’s Meeting on the Reauthorization of ESEA Today, President Obama had a productive meeting with Senators Tom Harkin, Mike Enzi, Jeff Bingaman, and Lamar Alexander and Representatives John Kline, George Miller, Duncan Hunter, and Dale Kildee.  The President…