Category: June 2010

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release June 07, 2010 Remarks by the President at Kalamazoo Central High School Commencement Western Michigan University Arena Kalamazoo, Michigan 7:42 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you.  Thank you.  Thank you.  Thank you, everybody.  Please be seated.  Hello, Giants.  (Applause.)  It is good — it…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release June 07, 2010 Statement by the Press Secretary on the President’s Call to Ohio Governor Ted Strickland “The President told Governor Strickland that he and Michelle were very sorry to hear about the loss of life and expressed his concern for the people of…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release June 07, 2010 Background on the President’s Event Today in Michigan KALAMAZOO CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY ARENA The President will travel to Michigan to deliver the commencement address to the Kalamazoo Central High School Class of 2010, this year’s Race…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release June 07, 2010 Remarks by the President at Ford’s Theatre Ford’s Theatre, Washington, D.C. 9:30 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Please, have a seat.  Well, Michelle and I are just thrilled to be part of this spectacular evening.  To the performers who lent their voices…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release June 07, 2010 Remarks by the President After Meeting with Cabinet Members to Discuss the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Cabinet Room 12:08 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Well, I just completed a meeting with the Cabinet that is directly in charge of dealing with the…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release June 07, 2010 Presidential Math and Science Teachers Award Release WASHINGTON, DC — President Obama today named 103 mathematics and science teachers as recipients of the prestigious Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.  The educators will receive their awards in Washington,…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release June 07, 2010 Remarks by the President at Ford’s Theatre Reception at the White House East Room 5:20 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, everybody.  It is a pleasure to welcome all of you to the White House.  I’m going to be very brief, because…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release June 05, 2010 Statement of the President on the Passing of John Wooden I’m saddened to hear of the passing of an incredible coach, and an even better man, John Wooden.  As a basketball fan, I remember fondly his ten NCAA championships, his unrivaled…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release June 05, 2010 Remarks by the President in Announcement of James R. Clapper Jr. as Director of National Intelligence Rose Garden 10:44 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Good morning, everybody.  As President, I have no higher priority than the safety and security of the American…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release June 05, 2010 Weekly Address: President Obama Outlines Administration Response Efforts to the BP Oil Spill from Grand Isle, LA WASHINGTON- In his weekly address, President Barack Obama underscored his commitment to helping the people of the Gulf Coast recover and rebuild from the…