CATEGORY: December 2010
Remarks by the President to Children During a School Visit
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release December 17, 2010 Remarks by the President to Children During a School Visit Long Branch Elementary School, Arlington, Virginia 11:14 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Now let me just say one more thing and then maybe we can take a picture together. One of the things about Christmas obviously is getting presents and having stockings... [Read more]
Obama pardons convicted coin mutilators
In a display of sympathy, US President Barack Obama approved the pardon of nine individuals convicted of committing crimes. One of those pardoned is Ronald Foster. Now 66, Foster was convicted along with 16 companions for cutting apart pennies into dimes to use soda and cigarette vending machines on their military base almost 40 years ago. During the 42 years that Foster spent in prison, he did not... [Read more]
Statement by the President on the Afghanistan-Pakistan Annual Review
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release December 16, 2010 Statement by the President on the Afghanistan-Pakistan Annual Review James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 11:50 A.M EST THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. When I announced our new strategy for Afghanistan and Pakistan last December, I directed my national security team to regularly assess our efforts... [Read more]
Remarks by the President at the White House Tribal Nations Conference
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release December 16, 2010 Remarks by the President at the White House Tribal Nations Conference Department of the Interior, Washington, D.C. 9:39 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Thank you so much. Thank you very much. Thank you very much. Everybody please be seated. Thank you. Thank you, Fawn, for that wonderful introduction. ... [Read more]
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 12/16/10
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release December 16, 2010 President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 12/16/10 WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: James X. Dempsey, Member, Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board President Obama also announced his intent... [Read more]
Overview of the Afghanistan and Pakistan Annual Review
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release December 16, 2010 Overview of the Afghanistan and Pakistan Annual Review “Our overarching goal remains the same: to disrupt, dismantle, and defeat al-Qa’ida in Afghanistan and Pakistan, and to prevent its capacity to threaten America and our allies in the future.” – President Barack Obama, West Point, December 1,... [Read more]
President Obama Announces Another Key Administration Post, 12/16/10
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release December 16, 2010 President Obama Announces Another Key Administration Post, 12/16/10 WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key administration post: Elisebeth Collins Cook, Member, Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board President Obama announced his... [Read more]
Readout of the President’s Meeting with Business Leaders
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release December 15, 2010 Readout of the President’s Meeting with Business Leaders The President’s working session with business focused on key areas of opportunity for growing the economy, better preparing our workforce, competing globally and spurring private sector hiring. The President led the working session that lasted... [Read more]
Statement by the President on the attack in Chabahar, Iran
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release December 15, 2010 Statement by the President on the attack in Chabahar, Iran I strongly condemn the outrageous terrorist attack on a mosque in Chabahar, Iran. The murder of innocent civilians in their place of worship during Ashura is a despicable offense, and those who carried it out must be held accountable. This is a disgraceful... [Read more]
Remarks by the President on Tax Cuts and CEOs Meeting
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release December 15, 2010 Remarks by the President on Tax Cuts and CEOs Meeting Eisenhower Executive Office Building, Room 430 9:23 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. Today, the Senate is poised to pass tax cuts and unemployment insurance, putting the House of Representatives in the position to send me this critical... [Read more]
