CATEGORY: December 2009
Statement by the President on Central African Republic National Day
On behalf of the American people, I extend my best wishes to all those who are celebrating the National Day of the Central African Republic. Our Nation stands with the Central African Republic as both our countries work together to promote peace and prosperity. Read More →
Excerpts of the President’s Address to the Nation
“The 30,000 additional troops that I am announcing tonight will deploy in the first part of 2010 – the fastest pace possible – so that they can target the insurgency and secure key population centers. They will increase our ability to train competent Afghan Security Forces, and to partner with them so that more Afghans can get into the fight. And they will help create the conditions for the United... [Read more]
Readout of the President’s call with Pakistani President Zardari
President Obama spoke with Pakistani President Asif Zardari by telephone this morning. The two leaders discussed the President’s decision on the way forward in Afghanistan and Pakistan. The President recognized the profound sacrifices Pakistan has made in its efforts to combat extremists in its northwest and emphasized that our goal is to defeat al-Qaida and to ensure stability in the region.... [Read more]
Readout of President Obama’s Video Teleconference with President Karzai
President Obama spoke with President Karzai on the evening of November 30 via video teleconference for one hour about the way ahead in Afghanistan. The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to work closely together to ensure stability in Afghanistan and to prevent the country from becoming a safe haven for terrorists. They also discussed a range of related issues, including security, governance,... [Read more]
Statement by the President on Romanian National Day
I send my best wishes to all those who will celebrate Romanian National Day. Our nations share nearly 130 years of relations, and Romania remains a close ally and partner as we face the challenges of the world. I especially offer my congratulations to the Romanian-American community that are observing this occasion. Read More →
Weekly Address: President Obama Applauds Important Step Forward on Financial Reform
WASHINGTON – In his weekly address, President Obama applauded the House for passing financial reform legislation and called on the Senate to continue working toward meaningful reform that stands up for consumers, sets clear rules of the road for businesses and investors and restores a sense of responsibility and accountability to both Wall Street and Washington. The audio and video will be available... [Read more]
Weekly Address: President Obama Says Employment Trends Are Improving; But Remains Focused on Job Creation
WASHINGTON – In his weekly address, President Obama said the jobs numbers released yesterday indicate that the job loss trend is improving, but that his administration remains committed to accelerating these trends and putting more Americans back to work. Next week, the President will announce additional ideas about growing the economy and adding jobs to our economy. The audio and video will be... [Read more]
Weekly Address: President Obama Says Health Insurance Reform Will Protect Patients and Hold Insurance Companies Accountable
WASHINGTON – In his weekly address, President Obama praised the strong patient protections in the health insurance reform bills in Congress, and called on Senators to stop blocking this critical reform effort. The legislation contains many of the protections originally proposed in the bipartisan Patient’s Bill of Rights a decade ago, plus additional protections and rights; and it will reduce... [Read more]
Weekly Address: The President and First Lady Extend Christmas Greeting and Express their Gratitude to America’s Servicemen and Women
WASHINGTON – In this week’s address, President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama offered their best Christmas wishes to families across the country, and expressed their gratitude to the men and women of the American military and their families for their service to the country. The First Couple encouraged Americans to visit www.whitehouse.gov to learn how they can show their support to... [Read more]
Statement by the President on Preliminary Information from his Ongoing Consultation about the Detroit Incident
Kaneohe Bay Marine Base, Kaneohe, Hawaii 11:26 A.M. HAST THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. Yesterday I updated the American people on the immediate steps we took — the increased screening and security of air travel — to keep our country safe in the wake of the attempted terrorist attack on Christmas Day. And I announced two reviews — a review of our terrorist watch list system and... [Read more]
