CATEGORY: March 2011
Remarks by the President at Dedication of the Ronald H. Brown United States Mission to the United Nations Building
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release March 29, 2011 Remarks by the President at Dedication of the Ronald H. Brown United States Mission to the United Nations Building USUN Building New York, New York 5:19 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Everybody, please be seated. I am so grateful to be here in this beautiful space. Let me begin by thanking... [Read more]
Remarks by the President at a DNC Event
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release March 29, 2011 Remarks by the President at a DNC Event Red Rooster Restaurant New York, New York 6:52 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody. Thank you. Thank you, everybody. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Everybody, have a seat. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you so much. You guys are applauding the cornbread... [Read more]
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 3/29/11
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release March 29, 2011 President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 3/29/11 WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Henry S. Ensher, Ambassador to the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, Department of State Kenneth J. Fairfax,... [Read more]
Remarks by the President at a DNC Event
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release March 29, 2011 Remarks by the President at a DNC Event Studio Museum in Harlem New York, New York 8:51 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody. AUDIENCE: Hello! THE PRESIDENT: Hello, New York. (Applause.) Hello, Harlem. (Applause.) It is good to be here tonight. Hey, you, how did you get up there so high? (Laughter.) I’ve... [Read more]
Statement by the Press Secretary on the President’s Videoconference with President Sarkozy, Chancellor Merkel and Prime Minister Cameron
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release March 28, 2011 Statement by the Press Secretary on the President’s Videoconference with President Sarkozy, Chancellor Merkel and Prime Minister Cameron President Obama spoke by videoconference this afternoon with President Sarkozy, Chancellor Merkel and Prime Minister Cameron as part of his regular consultations with European... [Read more]
Remarks by the President in Address to the Nation on Libya
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release March 28, 2011 Remarks by the President in Address to the Nation on Libya National Defense University Washington, D.C. 7:31 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Tonight, I’d like to update the American people on the international effort that we have led in Libya –- what we’ve done, what we plan to do, and why this matters to us. I... [Read more]
Remarks by the President at Univision Town Hall
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release March 28, 2011 Remarks by the President at Univision Town Hall Bell Multicultural High School Washington, D.C. 10:37 A.M. EDT MR. RAMOS: Mr. President, I have the first question. As a newscaster and as an anchor, I have to ask first. And I would like to ask something that everybody wants to know. I don’t know if you can... [Read more]
Weekly Address: President Obama Says the Mission in Libya is Succeeding
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release March 26, 2011 Weekly Address: President Obama Says the Mission in Libya is Succeeding WASHINGTON – In his weekly address, President Obama told the American people that the military mission in Libya is succeeding even as responsibility is transferred to our NATO allies and partners. Qaddafi’s air defenses have been taken out,... [Read more]
Statement by the President on the Passing of Geraldine Ferraro
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release March 26, 2011 Statement by the President on the Passing of Geraldine Ferraro Michelle and I were saddened to learn about the passing of Geraldine Ferraro. Geraldine will forever be remembered as a trailblazer who broke down barriers for women, and Americans of all backgrounds and walks of life. Whether it was as a public school... [Read more]
Readout of President Obama’s call to Greek Prime Minister Papandreou
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release March 25, 2011 Readout of President Obama’s call to Greek Prime Minister Papandreou President Obama called Prime Minister Papandreou today to congratulate him and the Greek People on the 190th anniversary of Greek independence. The two leaders discussed developments in North Africa and their support for the Libyan people. ... [Read more]
