Please see below for a correction (marked with asterisks) to the transcript. 1:03 P.M. EST MR. CARNEY: So much — so much to talk about. Hello, everyone. Welcome back from a holiday weekend. I hope you had a…
Archive: February 21, 2012
We Can’t Wait: Obama Administration Announces Steps to Boost the Rural Economy, Promote Job Creation
WASHINGTON, DC – As part of the Obama Administration’s “We Can’t Wait” efforts to strengthen the economy, create jobs and support business growth, Administration officials announced three significant actions to expand the government’s purchase of biobased products, promote regional rural…
The President and German Chancellor Angela Merkel spoke by phone this morning to discuss the latest developments concerning the financial situation in the eurozone. The President thanked the Chancellor for her leadership and welcomed last night’s agreement in Europe on…
Today, Vice President Biden met with first responders to thank them for their service and to discuss the new nationwide public safety broadband network included in the Payroll Tax Extension legislation. In addition, he announced the release of a new…
South Court Auditorium 11:41 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hello! Good to see everybody. Please, have a seat. Have a seat. (Applause.) Good morning. I want to thank all of you for coming. I want to thank my outstanding Vice President,…
State Dining Room 2:41 P.M. EST MRS. OBAMA: Hey! (Applause.) You guys, rest yourselves. Welcome to the White House. (Laughter.) What do you think? (Applause.) Do you like our house? AUDIENCE: Yes. MRS. OBAMA: It’s the State…
East Room 7:22 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you! (Applause.) Thank you so much. Thank you. Thank you. Everybody, please have a seat. That sounded pretty good. (Laughter.) I might try that instead of ruffles and flourishes. (Laughter.) Well, first…
