CATEGORY: April 2011
Remarks by the President at Miami Dade College Commencement
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, Miami Dade! (Applause.) Thank you. (Applause.) Please, everyone, be seated. Hafeeza, thank you for that wonderful introduction. (Applause.) To Dr. Padrón, Dr. Vicente, to the board of trustees, the faculty, parents, family, friends, and, most important, the class of 2011, congratulations — (applause) — congratulations on reaching this day. And thank... [Read more]
Background on the President’s Meeting with Influential Hispanics from Across the Country on Immigration
Today the President will meet with influential Hispanics from across the country to discuss the importance of fixing the broken immigration system for our nation’s 21st century economic and security needs so that America can win the future. The President will also discuss how we can work together to foster a constructive national conversation on this important issue as we work to build a bipartisan... [Read more]
President Obama Receives Update From DHS Secretary Napolitano and FEMA Administrator Fugate on Federal Disaster Response to Severe Weather in the Southeast
WASHINGTON—At 10:50 a.m. this morning, President Obama spoke via telephone with Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate to discuss the continuing federal disaster relief efforts for areas affected by the devastating severe storms and tornadoes that have impacted Alabama, Mississippi and other states across the Southeast... [Read more]
President Honors Outstanding Math and Science Teachers
WASHINGTON, DC — President Obama today named 85 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, D.C. later this year. The Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching is awarded annually to outstanding K-12 science and mathematics... [Read more]
Statement by the President on Court Approval of Settlement of Native American Farmers Lawsuit Against USDA
Today, the U.S. District Court approved the settlement reached by the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Justice with the plaintiffs in the Keepseagle class action lawsuit. This is yet another important step forward in addressing an unfortunate chapter in USDA’s civil rights history. This settlement would not have been reached without the leadership of Secretary Vilsack and Attorney... [Read more]
Statement by the President on Court Approval of Settlement of Native American Farmers Lawsuit Against USDA
Today, the U.S. District Court approved the settlement reached by the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Justice with the plaintiffs in the Keepseagle class action lawsuit. This is yet another important step forward in addressing an unfortunate chapter in USDA’s civil rights history. This settlement would not have been reached without the leadership of Secretary Vilsack and Attorney... [Read more]
Readout of the President’s Meeting with Influential Hispanics on Fixing the Broken Immigration System
In a meeting in the Roosevelt Room today, the President and Senior Administration officials met with influential Hispanics from across the country to discuss the importance of fixing the broken immigration system for our nation’s 21st century economic and security needs so that America can win the future. The President reiterated his deep disappointment that Congressional action on immigration reform... [Read more]
President Obama Signs Alabama Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Alabama and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding beginning on April 15, 2011, and continuing. The President’s action makes Federal funding available to affected individuals in the counties of Cullman, DeKalb, Franklin,... [Read more]
Remarks by the President at a DNC Event
THE PRESIDENT: I’m going to use a mic just because we’ve got two rooms. Everybody please have a seat. Sit down, sit down. I’m among a lot of friends and I, first of all, obviously want to thank Jon and Sharon for hosting us in this extraordinary venue. These guys have been just great friends from the start. Some of you know that Jon was a big supporter of mine... [Read more]
Remarks by the President at a DNC Event, New York
THE PRESIDENT: Hello, hello, hello! (Applause.) Thank you. Thank you, everybody. (Applause.) Everybody, have a seat. Thank you. Thank you. My name is Barack Obama. I was born in Hawaii. (Laughter and applause.) I’m President of the United States. (Applause.) And I’m running for reelection. (Applause.) Nobody checked my ID on the way in. (Laughter.) ... [Read more]
