Category: June 2010
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Statement by the Press Secretary on the Visit of President Medvedev of the Russian Federation to the White House
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release June 11, 2010 Statement by the Press Secretary on the Visit of President Medvedev of the Russian Federation to the White House President Obama is pleased to welcome President Dmitriy Medvedev of the Russian Federation to the United States on June 22-24. Over the…
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Statement by the President on Russia Day
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release June 11, 2010 Statement by the President on Russia Day On behalf of the American people, I extend my best wishes to all those who observe Russia Day. On June 12, 1992, the first Congress of the Russian Federation declared a new sovereign nation.…
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Statement by the President on World Day Against Child Labor
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release June 11, 2010 Statement by the President on World Day Against Child Labor Childhood is a time that should be spent in classrooms and on playgrounds, but for 215 million children around the world, it is a time spent working, often in dangerous and…
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Statement by the President on Arkansas Flash Flooding
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release June 11, 2010 Statement by the President on Arkansas Flash Flooding Michelle and I would like to extend heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of those who lost their lives during this horrible flash flood, and we offer our prayers for those who…
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President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 6/11/10
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release June 11, 2010 President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 6/11/10 WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key administration posts: Anne M. Harrington, Deputy Administrator for Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation, National Nuclear Security Administration, Department of…
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Remarks by the President on Small Business Jobs Initiatives
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release June 11, 2010 Remarks by the President on Small Business Jobs Initiatives Rose Garden 11:02 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. I just finished a meeting with these small business owners and a few of their workers. And we talked about some of…
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Statement by the President on Philippine Independence Day
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release June 11, 2010 Statement by the President on Philippine Independence Day On behalf of the American people, I send my best wishes to all those who celebrate the 112th Anniversary of Philippine Independence Day – here in America, in the Philippines, and around the…
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Background on the President’s Small Business Event Today
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release June 11, 2010 Background on the President’s Small Business Event Today Today, the President will meet with small business owners at the White House and make a statement to the press in the Rose Garden on his small business jobs initiatives. The President has…
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President Obama to Celebrate Father’s Day
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release June 11, 2010 President Obama to Celebrate Father’s Day WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Monday, June 21, President Obama will celebrate Father’s Day and discuss the importance of responsible fatherhood and mentoring to build healthy families and communities. More details will be provided on this…
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Tutu, Sachs honored
South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Albie Sachs, South African Constitutional Court Justice, were honored last night with the Lincoln Medal. The Medal is awarded to those who are deemed to exemplify the character and legacy of the 16th President. President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama were both present at the function held…