Category: October 2011

“There’s no straight line to progress, and hardship always accompanies a season of hope. But the United States of America was founded on the belief that people should govern themselves. And now we cannot hesitate to stand squarely on the side of those who are reaching for their rights, knowing that their success will bring…

On behalf of the American people, I congratulate the recipients of this year’s Nobel Peace Prize, Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Leymah Gbowee of Liberia, and Tawakkul Karman of Yemen. Today’s award honors three extraordinary individuals, and sends a powerful message that the struggle for universal rights and human dignity can only be fulfilled with…

WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: Robert L. Sumwalt –  Member, National Transportation Safety Board President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: Robert L. Sumwalt, Nominee for Member, National Transportation Safety Board Robert Sumwalt…

We condemn the assassination of Kurdish opposition leader Mishaal al-Tammo and the vicious and unprovoked assault against prominent opposition figure Riad Sayf in Syria. The United States strongly rejects violence directed against peaceful oppositionists wherever it occurs, and stands in solidarity with the courageous people of Syria who deserve their universal rights. These acts lay…

THE PRESIDENT:  Everybody have a seat.  This is as much fun as I will have as President of the United States, right here.  (Applause.)  This is one of the perks of the job, right here.  Ladies and gentlemen, the greatest team in NFL history — the 1985 Chicago Bears.  (Applause.)  Now, I know that may…

PRESIDENT OBAMA:  Well, it is my great pleasure to welcome Prime Minister Caid Essebsi here to the Oval Office. As I think all of you know, Tunisia was the first country in the North African Middle East region to begin this incredible transformation that we now call the Arab Spring.  The movement that began with…

WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama signed an Executive Order creating a Presidential Emergency Board to help resolve an ongoing dispute between major freight rail carriers and their unions. President Obamasaid, “Freight rail is vital to our economy and our future.  It’s in our national interest to make sure our freight rail system runs smoothly,…

THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. I will take your questions in a second. But first, I just want to say a few words about the economy. Next week, the Senate will vote on the American Jobs Act. And I think by now I’ve made my views pretty well known. Some of you are even keeping…

THE PRESIDENT: Everybody have a seat. Howdy! AUDIENCE: Howdy! THE PRESIDENT: Welcome to the White House. Congratulations to Texas A&M Aggies on your first national championship. (Applause.) Now, winning a national title is a pretty big deal for anybody. And it’s an even bigger deal when you think about just how far this team has…