Category: October 2011

Thirteen recipients from across the country visit White House to receive Presidential award for exemplary service to their fellow citizens WASHINGTON, DC – On October 20, 2011, President Obama will welcome to the White House the 13 recipients of the 2011 Presidential Citizens Medal, the nation’s second-highest civilian honor. “This year’s recipients of the Citizens…

Elizabeth M. Cousens, of Washington, to be Representative of the United States of America on the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations, with the rank of Ambassador. Elizabeth M. Cousens, of Washington, to be an Alternate Representative of the United States of America to the Sessions of the General Assembly of the United…

President Obama spoke to King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia today about the successful disruption of the Iranian-directed conspiracy to assassinate the Saudi Arabian Ambassador in Washington, DC.  The President and the King agreed that this plot represents a flagrant violation of fundamental international norms, ethics, and law.  They also praised the work of intelligence and…

President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to Mexico to attend the Opening Ceremony of the XVI Pan American Games on October 14, 2011. The Honorable Earl Anthony Wayne, United States Ambassador to Mexico will lead the delegation. Members of the Presidential Delegation: Ms. Julie Ertel, 2007 Pan American Games Gold…

WASHINGTON – On October 17-19, President Obama will travel to North Carolina and Virginia on a three-day bus tour where he will discuss jobs and the economy. On the first day of the tour, the President will make stops in the Asheville area, the Millers Creek area, and overnight in the Greensboro area. Additional details…

The landmark trade agreements and assistance for American workers that passed tonight are a major win for American workers and businesses. I’ve fought to make sure that these trade agreements with South Korea, Colombia and Panama deliver the best possible deal for our country, and I’ve insisted that we do more to help American workers…

THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, everybody!  (Applause.)  Thank you so much.  Thank you, everybody.  Everybody, please have a seat.  (Applause.)  Welcome to Washington.  It is an honor to be here with so many leaders and thinkers who’ve come together for one reason:  to celebrate Latino culture, and honor the contributions that so many Latinos have made —…

MRS. OBAMA:  Thank you.  (Applause.)  Thank you all.  Please rest yourselves.  (Applause.)  Good evening.  It is a pleasure and it is an honor to be here with all of you. Tonight I want to start by thanking David for that very kind introduction.  Now, just to put a little context around Bishop Tutu, I begged…

THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, everybody!  (Applause.)  Oh, it is good to see all of you — although I can’t see much with that light.  First of all, I am just so grateful to John and Ultima for opening up their extraordinary home.  Give them a big round of applause.  (Applause.) I want to thank your outstanding…

Please see attached for a letter signed by 25 Florida mayors urging Congress to pass the American Jobs Act.