CATEGORY: May 2011
Readout of the President’s Bilateral Meeting with Prime Minister Kan of Japan to the Travel Pool by National Security Council Senior Director for Asian Affairs
MR. RUSSEL: The fact of the matter is that the two leaders somewhat stole my thunder by giving you an accurate preview in their opening statements about what they were going to discuss. And they followed up on each of the subjects that they touched on in their openings. The discussion began with a strong expression of appreciation on the part of the Japanese Prime Minister for all that... [Read more]
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts: · Scott Charney, Member, President’s National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee · Dick Costolo, Member, President’s National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee · David G. DeWalt, Member, President’s... [Read more]
Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Cameron of the United Kingdom in Joint Press Conference in London, United Kingdom
PRIME MINISTER CAMERON: Thank you, and apologies for keeping you waiting. It’s a pleasure to welcome President Obama here today. We’ve just been having a barbecue in the gardens of Number 10 Downing Street with some of our service — armed-service personnel from the United States and from the UK. And it was a great reminder of the incredible debt that we owe all of... [Read more]
Remarks by The President to Parliament in London, United Kingdom
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. Thank you. (Applause.) My Lord Chancellor, Mr. Speaker, Mr. Prime Minister, my lords, and members of the House of Commons: I have known few greater honors than the opportunity to address the Mother of Parliaments at Westminster Hall. I am told that the last three speakers here have been the Pope, Her Majesty the Queen, and Nelson Mandela... [Read more]
Remarks by The First Lady at an Event With Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Students
MRS. OBAMA: Well, hello. How are you all doing? Good to see you. Well, good afternoon, everyone. I am beyond thrilled to be back in the United Kingdom and to be here with all of you at Oxford University. I want to thank Professor Hamilton, the Vice Chancellor of this university, for that very kind introduction and for hosting us all here today. And thanks to Professor... [Read more]
President Obama will Meet with Jobs and Competitiveness Council in North Carolina
WASHINGTON — On June 13th, President Obama will travel to Raleigh-Durham, NC to meet with the Jobs and Competitiveness Council to discuss initiatives and policies to strengthen the economy, promote and accelerate job growth and bolster America’s competitiveness around the world. The President will hear from a variety of leaders and continue the discussion focused on identifying practical... [Read more]
Remarks by The President About Storms Throughout The Midwest
THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. Before the day starts here in England I wanted to say a few words about the devastating storms that we’ve seen in Missouri and Minnesota and across the Midwest. Like all Americans, we have been monitoring what’s been taking place very closely and have been heartbroken by the images that we’ve seen in Joplin, Missouri, in particular. ... [Read more]
Remarks by President Obama and Her Majesty the Queen of the United Kingdom in Dinner Toasts
HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN: Mr. President, I am delighted to welcome you and Mrs. Obama to London. Prince Philip and I are so glad that you are visiting the United Kingdom again. We have fond memories of our first meeting during the G20 conference in London in 2009. It also gave me much pleasure to welcome Mrs. Obama and your two daughters here almost two years ago. Your visit... [Read more]
President Obama Considers Joplin Tornado To Be A ‘National Tragedy’
Following the devastating tornado that hit Joplin (in the state of Missouri) on May 22 2011, and that has left 142 dead and many other missing, the President has expressed his concern (apart from several world leaders) by saying that this disaster requires a ‘national response’. Injuring almost 900 people in its path, the tornado is considered to be the most destructive in United States... [Read more]
Statement by President Obama on Chrysler’s Repayment
Chrysler’s repayment of its outstanding loans to the U.S. Treasury and American taxpayers marks a significant milestone for the turnaround of Chrysler and the countless communities and families who rely on the American auto industry. This announcement comes six years ahead of schedule and just two years after emerging from bankruptcy, allowing Chrysler to build on its progress and continue to grow... [Read more]
