CATEGORY: February 2012
Fact Sheet: The United States and Denmark – NATO Allies and Global Partners
President Obama hosted Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt for a meeting in the Oval Office on February 24. Denmark has the distinction of being the only Nordic country that is a member of both NATO and the European Union (EU), making it an especially valuable partner of the United States in a wide variety of endeavors in Europe and around the world. Denmark currently holds the rotating EU Presidency... [Read more]
Remarks by the President During Walking Tour of Industrial Assessment Center — University of Miami
Miami, Florida 1:55 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: This is for background because you guys just came in. What this facility does is teach these outstanding young engineers how to do energy assessments for manufacturers, industrial buildings across the board. And so far they have — how many? Two hundred assessments, saving these companies up to 25 percent in their energy usage. And that’s... [Read more]
Remarks by the President on Energy
University of Miami Miami, Florida 2:26 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Miami! (Applause.) The U! (Applause.) It is good to see all of you here today. (Applause.) I want to thank Erica for that outstanding introduction. She said her parents were tweeting. (Laughter.) We’re so proud of you, Erica. I also want to thank your president, this country’s former Secretary of Health and... [Read more]
Remarks by the First Lady at a DNC Event — Cincinnati, OH
The Westin Cincinnati, Ohio 1:38 P.M. EST MRS. OBAMA: Thank you all so much. It is truly a pleasure and an honor to be here with all of you today. I have to start by thanking your fabulous mayor, Mayor Mallory, for that kind introduction, but more importantly, for his outstanding leadership and service on behalf of this city. He has done a phenomenal job. (Applause.) Absolutely. And he has been a supporter... [Read more]
Remarks by the President at a Campaign Event
Biltmore Hotel Coral Gables, Florida 4:03 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Miami! (Applause.) It is good to see all of you. Thank you so much. Everybody, please have a seat. Thank you. First of all, I just want you to know that I am resentful I’m not going to the game tonight. (Laughter.) I am mad about that. It’s not right. It’s not fair. (Laughter.) But I wish you guys all the best. I... [Read more]
Remarks by the President at a Campaign Event — Private Residence, Coral Gables, FL
Private Residence Coral Gables, Florida 5:35 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Well, good afternoon, everybody. What a spectacular setting and a beautiful evening. I want to thank Chris and Irene and the whole Korge family. You guys have been great friends for a really long time. So please give them a big round of applause. (Applause.) You have one of the finest senators in the country,... [Read more]
Remarks by the First Lady at a DNC Event — Louisville, KY
Kentucky Center for African American Heritage Museum Louisville, Kentucky 5:26 P.M. EST MRS. OBAMA: Yes! (Applause.) Wow. Thank you so much. Oh, you all are already fired up. I can just leave now, right? (Applause.) It is so good to be back. I am just honored to be here with all of you. This is truly amazing. Let me start by just saying a few thank-yous. First, Representative... [Read more]
Remarks by the President at a Campaign Event
Private Residence 9:00 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody. Everybody, please have a seat. Have a seat. First of all, I just want to thank Vince and the whole family for setting up this unbelievable event. This is a nice gym. (Laughter.) So Vince said that he left the other side open in case I wanted to get in a dunk contest with him. But I told him I didn’t bring my sneakers,... [Read more]
We Can’t Wait: Obama Administration Unveils Blueprint for a “Privacy Bill of Rights” to Protect Consumers Online
Internet Advertising Networks Announces Commitment to “Do-Not-Track” Technology to Allow Consumers to Control Online Tracking WASHINGTON, DC – The Obama Administration today unveiled a “Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights” as part of a comprehensive blueprint to improve consumers’ privacy protections and ensure that the Internet remains an engine for innovation and economic growth. The blueprint... [Read more]
Fact Sheet: Plan to Protect Privacy in the Internet Age by Adopting a Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights
The Obama Administration unveiled a “Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights” as part of a comprehensive blueprint to protect individual privacy rights and give users more control over how their information is handled. This initiative seeks to protect all Americans from having their information misused by giving users new legal and technical tools to safeguard their privacy. The blueprint will guide efforts... [Read more]
