CATEGORY: August 2010


Remarks by the President at a DNC Event

THE PRESIDENT:  Well, I must say, first of all, this is a pretty good-looking crowd.  (Laughter.)  I want to thank Harvey and Georgina and Anna and Shelby for being such extraordinary hosts.  To Governor Cuomo, congratulations on the great work that you’ve been doing here in the great state of New York.  And to all of you, thanks for being here. What I’m going to do is I — I... [Read more]

Excerpts from President Barack Obama’s Address to the Nation on the End of Combat Operations in Iraq

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release August 31, 2010 Excerpts from President Barack Obama’s Address to the Nation on the End of Combat Operations in Iraq “But this milestone should serve as a reminder to all Americans that our future is ours to shape if we move forward with confidence and commitment. It should also serve as a message to the world that the... [Read more]

Remarks by the President in Address to the Nation on the End of Combat Operations in Iraq

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release August 31, 2010 Remarks by the President in Address to the Nation on the End of Combat Operations in Iraq Oval Office 8:00 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Good evening.  Tonight, I’d like to talk to you about the end of our combat mission in Iraq, the ongoing security challenges we face, and the need to rebuild our nation here at... [Read more]

Remarks by the President During Fort Bliss Army Base Visit

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release August 31, 2010 Remarks by the President During Fort Bliss Army Base Visit Fort Bliss Army Base El Paso, Texas 10:54 A.M. MDT THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, everybody.  (Applause.)  Everybody have a seat.  Well, listen, I am extraordinarily honored to be with all of you today, and I want to thank General Pittard, I want to thank... [Read more]

Video Remarks by The President to the Department of Commerce Annual Export Controls Update Conference

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release August 30, 2010 Video Remarks by The President to the Department of Commerce Annual Export Controls Update Conference Below are remarks by the President that will be delivered via videotape tomorrow, August 31, at the Department of Commerce’s Annual Export Controls Update Conference in Washington, D.C. Hello everyone.  I’m... [Read more]

Remarks by the President on the Economy

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release August 30, 2010 Remarks by the President on the Economy Rose Garden 1:17 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Good afternoon, everybody.  I just finished a meeting with my economic team about the current state of our economy and some of the additional steps that we should take to move forward. It’s been nearly two years since that terrible... [Read more]

President Obama Lays the Foundation for a New Export Control System To Strengthen National Security and the Competitiveness of Key U.S. Manufacturing and Technology Sectors

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release August 30, 2010 President Obama Lays the Foundation for a New Export Control System To Strengthen National Security and the Competitiveness of Key U.S. Manufacturing and Technology Sectors Tomorrow, President Obama will announce a major step forward in the Administration’s efforts to fundamentally reform the export control... [Read more]

Remarks by the President Obama on the Fifth Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans, Louisiana

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release August 29, 2010 Remarks by the President on the Fifth Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans, Louisiana Xavier University New Orleans, Louisiana 1:50 P.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, everybody.  It is good to be back.  (Applause.)  It is good to be back. AUDIENCE MEMBER:  It’s good to have you back! THE PRESIDENT: ... [Read more]

Weekly Address: President Obama: As the Combat Mission in Iraq Ends, We Must Pay Tribute to Those Who Have Served

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release August 28, 2010 Weekly Address: President Obama: As the Combat Mission in Iraq Ends, We Must Pay Tribute to Those Who Have Served WASHINGTON – In this week’s address, President Obama pledged to uphold the sacred trust the nation has with its troops and veterans as the combat mission in Iraq comes to an end.  The administration... [Read more]

Statement by President Obama on the Promulgation of Kenya’s New Constitution

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release August 27, 2010 Statement by President Obama on the Promulgation of Kenya’s New Constitution I congratulate Kenya on the promulgation of the new constitution, which was approved by a majority of voters on August 4, 2010. This historic approval and signing of the constitution is an important step forward, and demonstrates... [Read more]

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