Remarks by Vice President Biden at the Pentagon 9/11 10th Anniversary Commemoration
The Pentagon 10:00 A.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good morning. Mr. Secretary, it’s I’m the one who is honored to be given the privilege to speak at such an important…
Remarks by the President at “A Concert for Hope”
Kennedy Center Washington, D.C. 8:12 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: The Bible tells us — “weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.” Ten years ago, America…
Remarks by Vice President Joseph Biden at Dedication of Flight 93 Memorial
Shanksville, Pennsylvania 2:25 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Ladies and gentlemen, my fellow Americans, I’m honored to be standing here today, standing with two former Presidents. President Clinton, as he…
President Obama Signs Texas Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Texas and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by wildfires…
WEEKLY ADDRESS: Remembering September 11th
WASHINGTON— In this week’s address, President Obama marked the tenth anniversary of the September 11th attacks and paid tribute to the first responders, those serving our nation in the military,…
Readout of the President’s National Security Team Meeting
This morning at 10:00am, the President chaired a meeting of his senior national security team to review ongoing efforts to mitigate potential terrorist threats as well as to review steps…
Remarks by the First Lady at USTA Let’s Move Event
USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center – SmashZone New York, New York 11:01 A.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Well, this is exciting. Are you guys excited? CHILDREN: Yeah! MRS. OBAMA:…
Remarks by the President on the American Jobs Act
Robins Center Arena University of Richmond Richmond, Virginia 11:36 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Richmond! (Applause.) Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you, Richmond. Well, it is good to…
President Obama Signs Pennsylvania Emergency Declaration
The President today declared an emergency exists in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and ordered federal aid to supplement commonwealth and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from…
AFL-CIO Backs American Jobs Act
Statement by AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka On President Obama’s Jobs Speech September 8, 2011 The President took an important and necessary step tonight: he started a serious national conversation about…