CATEGORY: June 2010


Statement by the President on the Confirmation of General Petraeus

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release June 30, 2010 Statement by the President on the Confirmation of General Petraeus I am extremely grateful to the Senate for acting so quickly to confirm General Petraeus to lead our military effort in Afghanistan. General Petraeus is a pivotal part of our effort to succeed in Afghanistan – and in our broader effort to disrupt,... [Read more]

Remarks by the President at a Town Hall Meeting on the Economy in Racine, Wisconsin

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release June 30, 2010 Remarks by the President at a Town Hall Meeting on the Economy in Racine, Wisconsin 1:24 P.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you so much.  Thank you.  Everybody have a seat, if you’ve got a chair.  (Laughter.)  Well, thank you so much.  Thank you, everybody.  It’s great to see you.  (Applause.)  It’s... [Read more]

Excerpts of President Barack Obama’s Remarks at a Town Hall Meeting on the Economy in Racine, Wisconsin

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release June 30, 2010 Excerpts of President Barack Obama’s Remarks at a Town Hall Meeting on the Economy in Racine, Wisconsin “This debate we’re having in Washington isn’t about big government or small government.  It’s about responsible government.  It’s about accountable government.  It’s about a government that... [Read more]

Background on the President’s Event Today in Wisconsin

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release June 30, 2010 Background on the President’s Event Today in Wisconsin The President will be greeted upon arrival at General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee, Wisconsin by the following individuals: Governor Jim Doyle Jessica Doyle, First Lady of Wisconsin Mayor Thomas Barrett, Milwaukee TOWN HALL Racine Memorial... [Read more]

Statement from the President on the Passage of Financial Reform

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release June 30, 2010 Statement from the President on the Passage of Financial Reform Today’s House vote in favor of Wall Street Reform puts us on the cusp of passing a law that will give consumers greater protection and safeguard our economy against future financial crises. It has been a long fight against the defenders of the... [Read more]

Declaraciones del Presidente Sobre la Aprobación de la Reforma Financiera

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release June 30, 2010 Declaraciones del Presidente Sobre la Aprobación de la Reforma Financiera El voto hoy por la Cámara de Representantes a favor de la reforma de Wall Street hace que estemos a punto de aprobar una ley que les dará a los consumidores mayor protección y salvaguardará la economía de crisis económicas futuras.... [Read more]

President Obama Announces Presidential Delegation to Shanghai, China to attend U.S.A. National Day at Expo 2010 Shanghai

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release June 29, 2010 President Obama Announces Presidential Delegation to Shanghai, China to attend U.S.A. National Day at Expo 2010 Shanghai WASHINGTON, DC–President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to Shanghai, China to attend U.S.A. National Day at Expo 2010 Shanghai on July 2, 2010. ... [Read more]

Readout of the President’s Meeting with King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release June 29, 2010 Readout of the President’s Meeting with King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia President Obama and King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud met today and reaffirmed the strong, historic ties between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States of America. The leaders stated their strong support for the efforts of... [Read more]

Readout of the President’s Meeting with the Congressional Hispanic Caucus

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release June 29, 2010 Readout of the President’s Meeting with the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Today, President Obama met with members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus about the need to fix our nation’s broken immigration system. The President discussed his upcoming speech on comprehensive immigration reform with the members,... [Read more]

Readout of the President’s Meeting with a Bipartisan Group of Senators to Discuss Passing Comprehensive Energy and Climate Legislation

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release June 29, 2010 Readout of the President’s Meeting with a Bipartisan Group of Senators to Discuss Passing Comprehensive Energy and Climate Legislation The meeting the President hosted with a bipartisan group of Senators was a constructive exchange about the need to pass energy and climate legislation this year that lasted... [Read more]

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