Category: June 2010

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release June 05, 2010 Readout of the President’s Call with Prime Minister-Designate Kan of Japan President Obama called Democratic Party of Japan President Naoto Kan on Saturday to congratulate him on his election as Japan’s next Prime Minister. The two leaders agreed to work very…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release June 04, 2010 Remarks by the President in Honor of the MLS Cup Champion Real Salt Lake East Room 11:05 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, everybody.  Please have a seat.  Well, welcome to the White House.  And congratulations on winning your first MLS Cup…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release June 04, 2010 Remarks by the President After Briefing on Gulf Oil Spill Update Louis Armstrong International Airport, New Orleans, Louisiana 2:29 P.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT:  Well, I want to thank everybody who participated in this meeting.  Most of the folks here were in…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release June 04, 2010 Statement by President Obama on the Death of Caguas Mayor William Miranda Marín Michelle and I were saddened to hear about the passing of William Miranda Marín. Willie will be remembered for the passion with which he served, as an Adjutant…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release June 04, 2010 Remarks by the President in A Conversation with Local Residents in Grand Isle, Louisiana Camardelle’s Live Bait and Boiled Seafood, Grand Isle, Louisiana THE PRESIDENT:  Everybody knows the Mayor.  The Mayor has gathered up a group of local businesspeople.  Butch, for…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release June 04, 2010 Remarks by the President to the Employees of K. Neal International Trucks, Inc. K Neal International Trucks, Inc., Hyattsville, Maryland 9:43 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Good morning, everybody. AUDIENCE:  Good morning. THE PRESIDENT:  Well, let me just — please, everybody, have…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release June 03, 2010 Remarks by the President in Presenting the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song to Sir Paul McCartney East Room June 2, 2010 8:36 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you.  Thank you so much.  Thank you, everybody.  (Applause.)  Please, everybody…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release June 03, 2010 Statement by White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs “President Obama spoke tonight with Prime Minister Rudd of Australia, and with President Yudhoyono of Indonesia.  President Obama expressed his deep regret that he has to postpone his trip to Asia that was…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release June 03, 2010 President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key administration posts: • Maura Connelly, Ambassador to the Republic of Lebanon, Department of State • Daniel B. Smith, Ambassador to…

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release June 03, 2010 Remarks by the President at U.S.-India Strategic Dialogue Reception State Department Washington, D.C. 5:37 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you very much.  Good evening, everyone.  Namaste.  I want to thank Secretary Clinton for your outstanding leadership.  And I want to thank…