Click here to download PDF A PROCLAMATION Critical infrastructure protection is an essential element of a resilient and secure nation. Critical infrastructure are the assets, systems, and networks, whether physical or virtual, so vital to the United States that their…
Archive: December 1, 2009
Click here to download PDF A PROCLAMATION Every day, people put themselves and their fellow Americans in danger on our Nation’s roadways when they drive after consuming alcohol or after using legal and illegal drugs. During this holiday season, we…
Via Teleconference 3:04 P.M. EST MR. EARNEST: Good afternoon, everybody, and thanks for your patience today; we’ve been waiting for the traveling press corps, who’s in West Point today to cover the speech in person — for them to be…
“This new report from the Congressional Budget Office is further evidence of what private forecasters and government economists have been saying: the Recovery Act is already responsible for more than 1 million jobs nationwide. From independent economists to Congress’s own…
The Honorable John Boehner House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Representative Boehner: As the official who coordinates the day-to-day implementation of the Recovery Act, Vice President Biden asked that I respond to your letter of November 24th regarding the…
President Obama spoke with President Karzai on the evening of November 30 via video teleconference for one hour about the way ahead in Afghanistan. The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to work closely together to ensure stability in Afghanistan and…
President Obama spoke with Pakistani President Asif Zardari by telephone this morning. The two leaders discussed the President’s decision on the way forward in Afghanistan and Pakistan. The President recognized the profound sacrifices Pakistan has made in its efforts to…
I send my best wishes to all those who will celebrate Romanian National Day. Our nations share nearly 130 years of relations, and Romania remains a close ally and partner as we face the challenges of the world. I especially…
On behalf of the American people, I extend my best wishes to all those who are celebrating the National Day of the Central African Republic. Our Nation stands with the Central African Republic as both our countries work together to…
The Vice President spoke to Spanish President Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero today to discuss President Obama’s decision on the way forward in Afghanistan and Pakistan. The Vice President thanked President Zapatero for Spain’s important contributions to the NATO mission in…
