James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 11:57 A.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: I do have one quick announcement before I take your questions. The President just concluded a call with Prime Minister Rajoy of Spain. They discussed economic conditions in the…
Archive: August 6, 2012
Gaggle with Principal Deputy Press Secretary Josh Earnest aboard Air Force One en route Stamford, CT
Aboard Air Force One En Route Stamford, Connecticut 4:10 P.M. EDT MR. EARNEST: Just one quick thing at the top. As you may have noticed when you boarded the aircraft today, this aircraft recently came out of depot maintenance. And…
Tonight, on the planet Mars, the United States of America made history. The successful landing of Curiosity – the most sophisticated roving laboratory ever to land on another planet – marks an unprecedented feat of technology that will stand as…
On Monday, August 6, 2012, the President signed into law: H.R. 1627, the “Honoring America’s Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act of 2012,” which amends Department of Veterans Affairs authorities related to: health care; housing assistance; homeless veterans;…
President Obama spoke with Spain’s President Mariano Rajoy earlier today as part of his ongoing discussions with European leaders about the eurozone economy. President Obama acknowledged the difficult challenges that the Spanish people are facing, and reiterated his support for…
Oval Office 2:25 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, I want to thank everybody who is here because they all did outstanding work to help us get this legislation completed. As you know, I think all Americans feel we have a…
Stamford Marriott Hotel Stamford, Connecticut 6:35 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you so much. (Applause.) Well, it is wonderful to be back in Connecticut. A couple of people I want to give a shout-out to — first of all, your…
Private Residence Westport, Connecticut 8:00 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody. (Applause.) Well, it is wonderful to be here. And there are just a couple of people I want to acknowledge. First of all, obviously Harvey and Georgina have…
