Statement by the President on Cote d’Ivoire
The United States welcomes the decisive turn of events in Cote d’Ivoire, as former President Laurent Gbagbo’s illegitimate claim to power has finally come to an end. This represents a…
Statement by President Obama on the Passing of Kam Kuwata
“I was saddened to learn of the passing of my friend Kam Kuwata. Kam’s brilliance as a political strategist was matched by his passion for our country and the process…
Obama Raises Environmental Concerns On Alberta Oil Sands
It’s pretty clear which side Obama is on when it comes to oil sands debate since he very recently suggested that this resource is ‘destructive’ and that there are many…
President Obama to Welcome Amir of Qatar to the White House
President Obama will welcome to the White House the Amir of Qatar, His Highness Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, on Thursday, April 14, 2011. Qatar is an important partner of the…
Weekly Address: “Reducing Spending While Still Investing in the Future is Just Common Sense”
WASHINGTON – In his weekly address, President Obama praised the agreement reached to avert a government shutdown, which will invest in the country’s future while making the largest annual spending…
Statement from President Obama On the One Year Anniversary of the Death of Polish President Kaczynski and His Delegation
As the people of Poland mark one year since the tragic deaths of President Lech Kaczynski, First Lady Maria Kaczynska and their delegation, I join with the American people, including…
President Obama Signs Hawaii Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Hawaii and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by tsunami…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 4/8/2011
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate Timothy Massad for Assistant Secretary for Financial Stability, Department of the Treasury. The President also announced his intent to…
Statement From the President on the Violence in Syria
I strongly condemn the abhorrent violence committed against peaceful protesters by the Syrian government today and over the past few weeks. I also condemn any use of violence by protesters.…
Presidential Nominations and Withdrawal Sent to the Senate, 4/8/2011
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Anuj Chang Desai, of Wisconsin, to be a Member of the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission of the United States for the term expiring September 30,…