Category: October 2011

CORRECTION:  “Now, even as we remove our last troops from Iraq, we’re beginning to bring our troops home from Afghanistan, where we’ve begun a transition to Afghan security and leadership.” 12:49 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Good afternoon, everybody.  As a candidate for President, I pledged to bring the war in Iraq to a responsible end…

Multi-Million dollar Georgetown Property Deemed Excess Today, Updated Map and Dashboard Unveiled WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the White House Campaign to Cut Waste announced important progress in the effort to rid the government of excess property. Last year, President Obama issued a Presidential Memorandum titled “Disposing of Unneeded Federal Real Estate” directing agencies to identify…

On behalf of the American people, I want to extend my best wishes to all those who are celebrating Azerbaijan’s Independence Day—in Azerbaijan, in the United States and around the world. This 20th anniversary of independence, and Azerbaijan’s achievements during this time, demonstrate the extraordinary promise and determination of the Azeri people. The United States…

For the second time in two weeks, every single Republican in the United States Senate has chosen to obstruct a bill that would create jobs and get our economy going again.  That’s unacceptable. We must do what’s right for the country and pass the common-sense proposals in the American Jobs Act.  Every Senate Republican voted…

Multi-Million dollar Georgetown Property Deemed Excess Today, Updated Map and Dashboard Unveiled WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the White House Campaign to Cut Waste announced important progress in the effort to rid the government of excess property. Last year, President Obama issued a Presidential Memorandum titled “Disposing of Unneeded Federal Real Estate” directing agencies to identify…

WASHINGTON, DC – On Friday, October 21st, President Obama will sign the Korea, Panama and Colombia Free Trade Agreements and the renewal of Trade Adjustment Assistance for workers in the Oval Office. There will be a stills only pool spray of the signings. The President will no longer make remarks in the Rose Garden following…

President Obama held a videoconference with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, French President Nicolas Sarkozy, and British Prime Minister David Cameron. They discussed developments in Libya and the European financial crisis. Chancellor Merkel and President Sarkozy fully understand the urgency of the issues in the Eurozone and are working diligently to develop a comprehensive solution that…

President Obama hosted Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg for a meeting in the Oval Office on October 20.  The visit underscored the close ties between the United States and Norway, which are grounded in our common heritage, values, ideals and interests.  The leaders renewed their commitments in the following areas: Defense and Security Cooperation:  As…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Bonnie Bassler –Member, National Science Board, National Science Foundation Carla M. León-Decker – Member, National Credit Union Administration Board Mark William Lippert – Assistant Secretary of Defense for Asian and Pacific Security Affairs, Department of Defense…

As Secretary of Commerce, John Bryson will be a key member of my economic team, working with the business community to promote job creation, foster growth, and help open up new markets around the world for American-made goods.  At such a critical time for our economy, I nominated John because I believe his decades of…