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Archive: June 8, 2012

Oval Office 2:48 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA:  It is a great pleasure to welcome President Aquino to the Oval Office and to the White House.  I had the opportunity to spend a lot of time with him, most recently during…

South Lawn 3:09 P.M. EDT   THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, everybody!  (Applause.)  Everybody, please have a seat.  Welcome to the White House, and congratulations to the Super Bowl Champion New York Giants.  (Applause.)   We’ve got some members of Congress and…

James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 10:40 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Good morning.  I just want to say a few words about the economy, and then I will take some of your questions. Today, we’re fighting back from the deepest…

This afternoon Vice President Biden welcomed President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of Liberia to the White House.   The Vice President lauded President Sirleaf for her steadfast leadership and continued success in guiding Liberia’s post-conflict transition and development.  He reaffirmed the special…

On Friday, June 8, 2012, the President signed into law: H.R. 2947, which releases deed restrictions placed on a parcel of land conveyed by the United States in 1950 to the State of Minnesota for an airport; H.R. 3992, which…

President Obama spoke today with French President Hollande to discuss economic conditions in Europe.  This continues the President’s close consultations with European colleagues following their Camp David discussions.  The President and President Hollande agreed on the importance of steps to…

Today, the President met with Philippine President Benigno S. Aquino III in the Oval Office.  The Philippines is a close friend and a key economic and security partner for the United States.  The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening…