Category: May 2012

I welcome President Karzai’s announcement today of the third tranche of areas to transition to Afghan security lead, which is an important step forward in our effort to achieve our objectives in Afghanistan. As transition proceeds in these areas, nearly 75 percent of the population of Afghanistan will be living in provinces, districts and villages…

Washington, DC In this week’s address, President Obama called on Democrats and Republicans to come together and act on his Congressional “to-do list,” which will create jobs and help restore middle class security. In this make-or-break moment for the middle class, these five initiatives have bipartisan support and will help create an economy that is…

Rose Garden 11:13 A.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT:  Welcome.  Welcome to the Rose Garden.  Welcome to the White House.  Please be seated, please be seated.  And congratulations.  It’s a great honor to be here with the best of the best, and equally as impressive for us to be here with the families of the best…

Greensboro Coliseum Greensboro, North Carolina 10:44 A.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA:  Good morning, everyone.  (Applause.) AUDIENCE:  Good morning. MRS. OBAMA:  You all, rest yourselves.  (Laughter.)  First of all, let me thank Chancellor Martin for that very kind introduction.  I also want to thank Davonta and everyone from the Board of Governors, the Board of Trustees, the…

Today, President Obama will travel to Reno, Nevada, where he will continue to push Congress to act on a “To Do List” he laid out earlier this week with initiatives that have bipartisan support and will create jobs and help restore middle class security.  While in Reno, the President will discuss the impact of refinancing…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Thomas Hart Armbruster – Ambassador to the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Department of State David Bruce Wharton – Ambassador to the Republic of Zimbabwe, Department of State The President also announced his intent to appoint…

Vice President Biden met this afternoon with Crown Prince Salman Bin Hamad Al Khalifa of Bahrain. The Vice President reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to our long-standing partnership with the Government of Bahrain and discussed with the Crown Prince steps to strengthen those ties. The Vice President expressed concern about the recent escalation of street…

Blacksburg, Virginia 12:49 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA:  Thank you all.  Thank you so much.  Well, hello, Hokies!  (Applause.)  I like saying that.  It is such a pleasure and an honor to be here today to celebrate the Virginia Tech class of 2012.  Way to go.  Way to go. I want to start by thanking President…

Private Residence Reno, Nevada 12:00 P.M. PDT THE PRESIDENT:  Well, good afternoon, everybody.  (Applause.)  And thank you for arranging a beautiful day.  This is just a spectacular afternoon and I’m thrilled to be here. We all know how difficult these past few years have been for this country, but especially for this state.  After the…

Southwestern Community College Commencement Creston, Iowa May 11, 2012 As Prepared for Delivery Good evening, everyone! It’s wonderful to be here in Iowa to celebrate such an important day with all of you. Thank you, Dr. Crittenden, for that very kind introduction. Erica, thank you for your wonderful remarks – we’re so glad you’re recovering…