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Archive: September 12, 2012

The Cashman Center Las Vegas, Nevada 6:03 P.M. PDT THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you so much.  Can everybody please give Adriana a great round of applause for the wonderful introduction?  (Applause.)  I also want to say it’s good to see your…

U.S. Policy and International Religious Freedom Good evening.  Your Eminence, Cardinal McCarrick, thank you for your very kind introduction.  Even more, thank you for your leadership as one of our nation’s most eloquent voices for religious freedom and tolerance—here at…

Rose Garden 10:43 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Good morning.  Every day, all across the world, American diplomats and civilians work tirelessly to advance the interests and values of our nation.  Often, they are away from their families.  Sometimes, they brave…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Bruce Carter – Member, National Council on the Arts Governor Martin O’Malley – Member, Board of Trustees of the James Madison…

President Obama called President Karzai earlier today as part of their regular consultations as transition continues in Afghanistan. The two Presidents took the opportunity to discuss the tragic events that took place in Benghazi, including the death of U.S. Embassy…

I strongly condemn the outrageous attack on our diplomatic facility in Benghazi, which took the lives of four Americans, including Ambassador Chris Stevens. Right now, the American people have the families of those we lost in our thoughts and prayers.…

Aboard Air Force One En Route Las Vegas, Nevada 4:09 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Welcome aboard Air Force One. Thank you for being with us. I know you all saw and heard the President’s statement in the Rose Garden earlier…

CONSTITUTION DAY AND CITIZENSHIP DAY, CONSTITUTION WEEK, 2012 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Today, we celebrate our heritage as a country bound together by fidelity to a…