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Archive: December 3, 2009

Click here to download PDF A PROCLAMATION President Franklin D. Roosevelt declared December 7, 1941, a “date which will live in infamy.” With over 3,500 Americans killed or wounded, the surprise attack by the Imperial Japanese on Pearl Harbor was…

1:42 P.M. EST THE VICE PRESIDENT:  Thank you.  Secretaries, members of the Cabinet, distinguished guests, I welcome you all here today.  Your presence is welcomed, but quite frankly, it’s not nearly as important as your input.  We’re looking to you. …

3:57 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you, everybody.  Thank you.  Please be seated.  We want to make sure we get in as much discussion as possible in the remaining time that we have. I hope everybody enjoyed the breakout sessions. …

5:25 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you.  (Applause.)  Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Washington, D.C.  (Applause.) I want to, first of all, thank Secretary Salazar for not only the kind introduction, but the extraordinary work he is doing in preserving the…