CATEGORY: December 2010


Statement by President Barack Obama on Removal of HEU from Ukraine

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release December 31, 2010 Statement by President Barack Obama on Removal of HEU from Ukraine “I congratulate President Yanukovych on the recent shipment of highly enriched uranium from Ukraine for secure disposal in Russia, which advances a top priority for my administration and for global security.  This action brings us all one... [Read more]

Statement by the President on the One Year Anniversary of the Attack on CIA Personnel

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release December 30, 2010 Statement by the President on the One Year Anniversary of the Attack on CIA Personnel One year ago today, at a remote outpost at Khost, Afghanistan, seven American patriots showed us the true meaning of honor, integrity, and selfless sacrifice.  For their colleagues and friends at the CIA, it was a heartbreaking... [Read more]

President Obama Announces Recess Appointments to Key Administration Posts

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release December 29, 2010 President Obama Announces Recess Appointments to Key Administration Posts WASHINGTON – President Obama announced today his intent to recess appoint six nominees to fill key administration posts that have been left vacant for an extended period of time. The President announced his intent to recess appoint... [Read more]

Readout of President Obama’s call to King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release December 26, 2010 Readout of President Obama’s call to King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia President Obama called King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia this morning to wish him well, and to congratulate him on the progress that he has made toward a full recovery.  King Abdullah congratulated the President on the recent Senate approval... [Read more]

Statement by the President and First Lady on Kwanzaa

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release December 26, 2010 Statement by the President and First Lady on Kwanzaa Michelle and I extend our warmest thoughts and wishes to all those who are celebrating Kwanzaa this holiday season.  Today is the first of a joyful seven-day celebration of African American culture and heritage. The seven principles of Kwanzaa — Unity,... [Read more]

Weekly Address: The President and First Lady Extend Christmas Greeting and Urge Americans to Support the Troops and Their Families

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release December 25, 2010 Weekly Address: The President and First Lady Extend Christmas Greeting and Urge Americans to Support the Troops and Their Families WASHINGTON – In this week’s address, President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama wished families across the country a “Merry Christmas” and encouraged everyone... [Read more]

Statement by the President on the Terrorist Attack in Pakistan

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release December 25, 2010 Statement by the President on the Terrorist Attack in Pakistan “I strongly condemn the outrageous terrorist attack in Khar, Pakistan. Killing innocent civilians outside a World Food Program distribution point is an affront to the people of Pakistan, and to all humanity. The United States stands with the... [Read more]

Read-out of the President’s Call with Russian President Medvedev

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release December 23, 2010 Read-out of the President’s Call with Russian President Medvedev President Obama and President Medvedev spoke by phone this morning to discuss the new START Treaty and their continued close cooperation on a range of critical issues.  President Medvedev congratulated President Obama on the Senate’s... [Read more]

Readout of the President’s Telephone Call with President Goodluck Jonathan of Nigeria

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release December 22, 2010 Readout of the President’s Telephone Call with President Goodluck Jonathan of Nigeria The President called President Goodluck Jonathan of Nigeria this afternoon to discuss the crisis in Cote d’Ivoire. The President congratulated President Jonathan for Nigeria’s resolute leadership in standing squarely... [Read more]

Readout of the President’s Call with First Vice President of Sudan Salva Kiir

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release December 22, 2010 Readout of the President’s Call with First Vice President of Sudan Salva Kiir Earlier this afternoon, President Obama called First Vice President of Sudan, Salva Kiir to discuss the status of peace negotiations and underscore the United States’ commitment to a peaceful and on-time referendum on Southern... [Read more]

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