Category: October 2010

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release October 26, 2010 Statement by the President on the Tsunami in Indonesia Michelle and I are deeply saddened by the loss of life, injuries, and damage that have occurred as a result of the recent earthquake and tsunami in West Sumatra.  At the same…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release October 26, 2010 Readout of President Obama’s Phone Call with Pakistani President Asif Zardari President Obama called Pakistani President Asif Zardari to consult with him on the progress made during the recent U.S.-Pakistan Strategic Dialogue, and to reinforce America’s commitment to partner with Pakistan…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release October 25, 2010 Remarks by the President at DCCC General Reception Rhode Island Convention Center Providence, Rhode Island 6:03 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, Rhode Island!  Thank you so much.  Thank you.  Are you fired up? (Applause.)  It is good to be back in…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release October 25, 2010 Statement by the President on National Work and Family Month National Work and Family Month serves as a reminder to all of us, especially working caregivers, their families, and their employers, that while we have made great strides as a nation…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release October 25, 2010 Remarks by the President on Small Businesses and the Economy in Woonsocket, Rhode Island American Cord & Webbing Co., Inc., Woonsocket, Rhode Island 4:53 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you very much.  Thank you.  Thanks so much.  Please, everybody have a…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release October 23, 2010 Remarks by the President at a DCCC Dinner in Minneapolis, Minnesota Van Dusen Mansion Minneapolis, Minnesota 5:35 P.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, everybody.  (Applause.)  Thank you.  (Applause.)  Thank you so much.  Thank you, everybody.  Thank you.  (Applause.) Everybody, please have a…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release October 22, 2010 Letter from the President Regarding the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to the Democratic Republic of the Congo Dear Madam Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release October 22, 2010 President Obama Announces Denis McDonough as Deputy National Security Advisor WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint Denis McDonough as Assistant to the President and Deputy National Security Advisor. President Obama said, “For years, I have counted…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release October 22, 2010 Statement by the President on the Passing of Bishop Arthur M. Brazier Michelle and I were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our dear friend, a stalwart of the city of Chicago, and one of our nation’s leading moral…