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Archive: August 10, 2011

12:46 P.M. EDT         MR. CARNEY:  Why don’t we start?  I don’t have any announcements to make at the top.         Mr. Feller.         Q    Thanks, Jay.  Three topics today — I’ll go quickly.  On Syria, does President Obama think…

President Obama spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu today to consult on regional issues and efforts to achieve Middle East peace. The Prime Minister expressed appreciation for U.S. support for Israel’s security, in particular the Iron Dome short-range rocket and…

The President and Chairman Bernanke met today in the Oval Office to discuss the economy and global recovery.  They were joined by Secretary Geithner, Chief of Staff Daley and NEC Director Sperling.  The President and the Chairman discussed the outlook…

This evening, the President will continue a White House tradition of hosting an Iftar celebrating Ramadan in the State Dining Room. This is the third Iftar hosted by the President. The Iftar is the meal that breaks the day of…

East Room 8:35 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you.  Thank you so much.  (Applause.)  Everyone, please have a seat, have a seat. Good evening, everyone, and welcome to the White House.  Tonight is part of a rich tradition here at…