Major TV Networks Commit to Broadcasting PSAs to Support Joining Forces Washington, D.C. – In response to First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden’s Joining Forces program, a national initiative to support and honor America’s service members and their…
Archive: October 12, 2011
Thirteen recipients from across the country visit White House to receive Presidential award for exemplary service to their fellow citizens WASHINGTON, DC – On October 20, 2011, President Obama will welcome to the White House the 13 recipients of the…
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Elizabeth M. Cousens, of Washington, to be Representative of the United States of America on the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations, with the rank of Ambassador. Elizabeth M. Cousens, of Washington, to…
President Obama spoke to King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia today about the successful disruption of the Iranian-directed conspiracy to assassinate the Saudi Arabian Ambassador in Washington, DC. The President and the King agreed that this plot represents a flagrant violation…
President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to Mexico to attend the Opening Ceremony of the XVI Pan American Games on October 14, 2011. The Honorable Earl Anthony Wayne, United States Ambassador to Mexico will lead…
WASHINGTON – On October 17-19, President Obama will travel to North Carolina and Virginia on a three-day bus tour where he will discuss jobs and the economy. On the first day of the tour, the President will make stops in…
The landmark trade agreements and assistance for American workers that passed tonight are a major win for American workers and businesses. I’ve fought to make sure that these trade agreements with South Korea, Colombia and Panama deliver the best possible…
11:37 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody! (Applause.) Thank you so much. Thank you, everybody. Everybody, please have a seat. (Applause.) Welcome to Washington. It is an honor to be here with so many leaders and thinkers who’ve come…
7:23 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you all. Please rest yourselves. (Applause.) Good evening. It is a pleasure and it is an honor to be here with all of you. Tonight I want to…
8:31 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody! (Applause.) Oh, it is good to see all of you — although I can’t see much with that light. First of all, I am just so grateful to John and Ultima for…
