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Archive: October 14, 2010

4:02 P.M. EDT           MR. CALLOWAY:  Ladies and gentlemen, it’s our honor to welcome the President of the United States, Barack Obama.  (Applause.)            THE PRESIDENT:  It’s good to see you.       …

“Earlier today, President Obama called Chilean President Sebastian Piñera to congratulate him and the Chilean government on the historic rescue of the 33 miners trapped under more than 2,000 feet of rock in northern Chile since August 5.  The President…

Dear Madam Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act, 50 U.S.C. 1622(d), provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President publishes in the Federal…

Vice President Biden spoke with President Viktor Yanukovych of Ukraine today in advance of Ukraine’s local elections on October 31st.  The Vice President thanked President Yanukovych for the difficult economic reforms he has pushed through so far and for his…

2:15 P.M. EDT MR. GIBBS:  Mr. Feller, take us away. Q    Thanks, Robert.  Two topics.  I wanted to follow up on some of the discussion yesterday about the “don’t ask, don’t tell” ruling.  Does the President have a message yet…

——- October 15, 2010 BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION The white cane, in addition to being a practical mobility tool, serves as a symbol of dignity, freedom, and independence for individuals who are blind…

——- BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION America’s strength, even in the most challenging of times, is found in the spirit and character of our people. During National Character Counts Week, we reflect upon the…

——- BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Since the first communities and settlements in our Nation, forests and their products have played a vital role in our growth and economic development. Forests have also enhanced…

October 15, 2010 Presidential Determination No.    2011-3 MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE                                     THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE SUBJECT:    Provision of U.S. Drug Interdiction Assistance to the Government of Brazil Pursuant to the authority vested in me by section 1012…