Category: 2012
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Remarks by the President at a Campaign Event
Symphony Hall Boston, Massachusetts 7:41 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Boston! (Applause.) Thank you. Thank you, Boston. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you, Boston. Thank you. Thank you so much. Thank you. Please, everybody have a seat. Oh, it is — (laughter) — AUDIENCE: Four more years! Four more years! Four more…
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Private Residence Weston, Massachusetts 9:34 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody. Thank you. (Applause.) You don’t need to stand up again. No, you already did that, come on, come on. (Applause.) Thank you, everybody. Thank you so much. (Applause.) Let me, first of all, thank Doug and Judy and George and Lizbeth. What a…
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Obama Urges Women To Use Their Social And Economic Progress To Spur Change
Obama gave a college commencement address to a group of women at Barnard College in New York City encouraging them to use their progress, both socially and economically, to lead the way for change. In his speech which he made, while pointing out observations about the progress that women have made, he said, “More and…
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Obama nominates two lawyers for the United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit
Two lawyers have been nominated by Obama for positions that are currently vacant on the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. The first nominee is Caitlin J. Halligan, the general counsel of the Manhattan district attorney’s office and the second is, Sri Srinivasan, the principal deputy solicitor general at the…
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Obama says Eurozone leaders have to make difficult decisions, urges Congress to pass the new jobs act
With the ongoing debt crisis in Europe reaching its zenith, Obama, speaking at the White House, made it clear that Eurozone leaders have to make difficult decisions in order to restore financial stability. In describing how the United States might be affected by Europe’s financial crisis, Obama said, “The European crisis matters to us, because…
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Obama expresses his support for same sex marriage, hosts White House reception
Obama has finally broken his silence, and has revealed his support for the issue of same sex marriage, and which is why he is now touted as America’s “first gay President”. In speaking at a White House reception in honor of Gay Pride month, he said, “After decades of inaction and indifference, you have every…
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Obama will allow young illegal immigrants to stay in the US, authorizes executive order
Hundreds of thousands of young illegal immigrants will avoid deportation, obtain college education and look for jobs, thanks to an executive order authorized by President Obama, and much to their surprise and joy. In announcing this new policy, which is more of a ‘stopgap measure’ for the moment, at the White House Rose Garden, the…
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Statement by the Press Secretary on Egypt
The United States congratulates Dr. Mohamed Morsi on his victory in Egypt’s Presidential election, and we congratulate the Egyptian people for this milestone in their transition to democracy. We look forward to working together with President-elect Morsi and the government he forms, on the basis of mutual respect, to advance the many shared interests between…
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Readout of the President’s Call with President-Elect Morsi of Egypt
President Obama called Dr. Mohamed Morsi today to congratulate him on his victory in Egypt’s presidential election. The President underscored that the United States will continue to support Egypt’s transition to democracy and stand by the Egyptian people as they fulfill the promise of their revolution. He emphasized his interest in working together with President-elect…
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Readout of the President’s Call with Ahmed Shafiq of Egypt
President Obama called General Ahmed Shafiq today to commend him on a well-run campaign. The President encouraged General Shafiq to continue to play a role in Egyptian politics by supporting the democratic process and working to unify the Egyptian people. The President emphasized his interest in working together with the new Egyptian President and all…