Remarks by the President at a Campaign Event
Bellecour Reception Area Daniel Restaurant New York, New York 6:15 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody! Hello! Hello! (Applause.) Everybody, please have a seat. Have a seat. Thank you. You’re…
Remarks by the President at a Campaign Event in New York, January 2012
Apollo Theater New York, New York THE PRESIDENT: Hello, New York! (Applause.) Hello, New York! Hello, Harlem! (Applause.) Ah, it is good to be here tonight! (Applause.) AUDIENCE: Four more…
Remarks by the President at a Campaign Event
Private Residence New York, New York 8:04 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: I am so thrilled to be here, not only because of the extraordinary hospitality of Spike and Tonya and…
We Can’t Wait: President Obama Takes Actions to Increase Travel and Tourism in the United States
This morning, President Obama will sign an Executive Order and announce new initiatives to significantly increase travel and tourism in the United States. The U.S. tourism and travel industry is…
Statement from The President on the Retirement of Congressman Maurice Hinchey
As a native New Yorker, Maurice Hinchey has served the people of the Empire State for over 35 years. Prior to his time in office, Maurice proudly served his country…
New Report: States Moving Forward to Implement Health Reform’s Affordable Insurance Exchanges
Twenty-eight States are on their way toward establishing a key component of health care reform—Affordable Insurance Exchanges—according to a report issued today by the White House. “States are taking strong…
Statement by the President on the Keystone XL Pipeline
Earlier today, I received the Secretary of State’s recommendation on the pending application for the construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline. As the State Department made clear last month, the…
Readout of the President’s Call with Canadian Prime Minister Harper
President Obama called Prime Minister Harper to personally convey his Administration’s decision on the Keystone pipeline. The President also reaffirmed the close alliance and friendship between the United States and…
Obama to Resubmit Failed Proposal to Cut The Deficit by $ 1.2 T
The Obama administration will revisit a failed proposal to cut the deficit by $ 1.2 T and will prod lawmakers to come to an agreement despite the failure of the…
Opening and Closing Remarks by the President to the Council on Jobs and Competitiveness
State Dining Room 11:13 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Please, have a seat, everybody. For those of you who I have not seen since before the break, Happy New Year. I…