Category: 2012
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Obama Administration to Participate in the 19th International AIDS Conference
“…we can end this pandemic. We can beat this disease. We can win this fight. We just have to keep at it, steady, persistent — today, tomorrow, every day until we get to zero. And as long as I have the honor of being your President, that’s what this administration is going to keep doing.”…
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Statement by NSC Spokesman Tommy Vietor on National Security Advisor Donilon’s Travel to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
National Security Advisor Tom Donilon concluded a positive and productive visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia today. During his visit to Jeddah, Mr. Donilon met with King Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud to discuss and coordinate on approaches to a broad range of regional and bilateral issues. Mr. Donilon conveyed President Obama’s appreciation…
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Statement by the President on the DISCLOSE Act
Two years ago, the Supreme Court ruled in Citizens United that big corporations are allowed to spend unlimited amounts of money to influence American elections. They can buy millions of dollars’ worth of TV ads with no obligation to reveal who’s actually paying for them. The consequences of this decision are predictable. If we allow…
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Obama Continues To Gain The Support Of Latinos, A Latino Voices Poll Indicates
Romney isn’t doing himself or the GOP any favors by taking an approach that accuses Obama and his wife as being ‘anti-American’, and which is similar to Michele Bachmann’s messaging strategy in 2008. To make matters worse, one of Romney’s top aides also went as far as to say that he wished the President would…
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Remarks by the First Lady at a Campaign Event
Blue Hill at Stone Barns, Pocantico Hills, New York 12:43 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Yes! (Applause.) Thanks so much. You all rest yourselves. Rest yourselves, because we want you working. (Laughter.) So we don’t want you tired from clapping or anything like that. I want to thank you so much. It is a true delight…
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Statement by NSC Spokesman Tommy Vietor on National Security Advisor Donilon’s Travel to Israel
National Security Advisor Tom Donilon visited Israel from July 14-15 for consultations with Prime Minister Netanyahu, Defense Minister Barak, and National Security Advisor Gen. Amidror. In these meetings, the National Security Advisor reaffirmed the United States’ unwavering commitment to Israel’s security. His visit was the latest in a series of ongoing U.S. consultations with Israeli…
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Remarks by the President at Campaign Event
Centreville High School, Clifton, Virginia 4:17 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Virginia! (Applause.) All right! Hello, Wildcats! (Applause.) A couple people I want to just acknowledge — first of all, didn’t Stratton do a great job on the introduction? Give him a big round of applause. (Applause.) You’ve got one of the finest members of…
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Remarks by the President at a Campaign Event
Walkerton Tavern and Gardens Glen Allen, Virginia 12:12 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: How’s it going, Virginia? (Applause.) You know, this feels kind of good. (Applause.) Don’t you think? AUDIENCE: Yes! THE PRESIDENT: I need to cool off a little bit. It’s a little warm. (Applause.) Well, I know these are some die-hard political folks here…
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WEEKLY ADDRESS: It’s Time for Congress to Pass the Middle Class Tax Cut Extension
WASHINGTON, DC— In this week’s address, President Obama called on Congress to act now to extend tax cuts for the 98% of Americans making less than $250,000 for another year. If Congress fails to act, taxes will go up on January 1st and will be a blow to millions of middle class families and to…
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Remarks by the President at a Campaign Event in Hampton, Virginia
Phoebus High School, Hampton, Virginia 4:48 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Hampton! (Applause.) Oh, it’s good to be back! (Applause.) AUDIENCE: Obama! Obama! Obama! THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Thank you. It is good to be back, Hampton. Hello, Phantoms. How are the Phantoms doing here? (Applause.) Oh, it looks like we got some rivalry here…