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Readout of President Obama's Recent Calls on the Middle East
2 Sep 2010 at 7:05pm

President Obama called President Sarkozy earlier today to thank him for his support for a comprehensive Middle East peace, and to consult on next steps to encourage further progress in the direct t...



Trip by National Economic Council Director Lawrence H. Summers and Deputy Nat...
2 Sep 2010 at 5:50pm

On September 4, 2010, National Economic Council Director Lawrence H. Summers and Deputy National Security Advisor Thomas E. Donilon will travel to Beijing, China for three days of meetings with Chi...



Press Briefing by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, 9/2/2010
2 Sep 2010 at 5:38pm

* The President spoke with FEMA Administrator Fugate today at 1:15p.m.EDT about Hurricane Earl.

* The President was briefed on the oil platform fire in the Gulf and the government response today by...



Presidential Memorandum-Continuation of Authorities Under the Trading With th...
2 Sep 2010 at 5:20pm

SUBJECT:  Continuation of the Exercise of Certain Authorities Under the Trading With the Enemy Act

Under section 101(b) of Public Law 95-223 (91 Stat. 1625; 50 U.S.C. App. 5(b) note), and a previou...



President Obama Signs North Carolina Disaster Declaration
1 Sep 2010 at 11:11pm

The President today declared an emergency exists in the State of North Carolina and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local

response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from...



Remarks by President Obama, President Mubarak, His Majesty King Abdullah, Pri...
1 Sep 2010 at 9:32pm

 7:05 P.M. EDT

PRESIDENT OBAMA:  Good evening, everyone.  Tomorrow, after nearly two years, Israelis and Palestinians will resume direct talks in pursuit of a goal that we all share —- two states, ...



Readout of President Obama's Meeting with President Mubarak of Egypt
1 Sep 2010 at 8:34pm

President Obama and President Mubarak met today and reaffirmed the strong ties between Egypt and the United States of America.

The leaders stated their strong support for the resumption of direct t...



Presidential Proclamation--National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
1 Sep 2010 at 8:06pm

  One of the greatest responsibilities we have as a Nation is to safeguard the health and well-being of our children.  We now face a national childhood obesity crisis, with nearly one in every thre...



Remarks by the President in the Rose Garden after Bilateral Meetings
1 Sep 2010 at 6:22pm

WITH PRIME MINISTER NETANYAHU OF ISRAEL,
PRESIDENT MAHMOUD ABBAS OF THE PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY,
HIS MAJESTY KING ABDULLAH OF JORDAN,
AND PRESIDENT HOSNI MUBARAK OF EGYPT

Rose Garden

5:27 P.M. EDT

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Readout of President Obama's Meeting with King Abdullah of Jordan
1 Sep 2010 at 5:49pm

President Obama and King Abdullah met today and reaffirmed the strong relationship between the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the United States of America.

President Obama thanked King Abdullah fo...



President Obama's Weekly Address
Weekly Address: The End of Combat Operations in Iraq
28 Aug 2010 at 6:00am
With the end of combat operations in Iraq days ahead, the President salutes our troops for their service and pledges to fulfill America?s commitment to them as veterans.

Weekly Address: Honoring Social Security, Not Privatizing It
14 Aug 2010 at 6:00am
On the 75th anniversary of Social Security, President Obama promises to protect it from Republican leaders in Congress who have made privatization a key part of their agenda. He makes clear that, ...

Weekly Address: Medicare Officially Safer After Health Reform
7 Aug 2010 at 6:00am
The President discusses a new Medicare Trustees report showing Medicare to be on much stronger footing as a result of the reforms in the Affordable Care Act. In addition, seniors are also already ...

Weekly Address: Good News on Autos, Obstruction on Small Business
31 Jul 2010 at 6:00am
President Obama praises the successes of the auto industry restructuring as good news for our economy, and calls on Republican leaders in the Senate to "stop holding America?s small businesses host...

Weekly Address: Moving Forward on the Economy vs. Moving Backward
24 Jul 2010 at 6:00am
Following the signing of historic Wall Street Reform legislation, the President contrasts his economic plan focused on the middle class and moving America forward with the Republican plan focused o...

Weekly Address: Filibustering Recovery & Obstructing Progress
17 Jul 2010 at 6:00am
The President blasts Republicans in the Senate who are blocking unemployment insurance and small business tax breaks to create jobs, even as they push for permanent, massive tax cuts for the riches...

Weekly Address: Help for Vets with PTSD
10 Jul 2010 at 6:00am
President Obama announces that the Department of Veterans Affairs, led by Secretary Shinseki, will begin making it easier for veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder to receive the benefits an...

Weekly Address: A Solar Recovery
3 Jul 2010 at 6:00am
As part of the explosion of Recovery Act projects this summer and as a move towards a clean energy future, the President announces nearly $2 billion in conditional commitments to key solar companies.

Weekly Address: Finishing the Job on Wall Street Reform
26 Jun 2010 at 6:00am
With Congress having finalized a strong Wall Street reform bill to avert another crisis and end bailouts, the President urges Congress to finish the job and send the bill to his desk.

Weekly Address: Republicans Blocking Progress
19 Jun 2010 at 6:00am
The President calls on Republicans in Congress to put scoring political points aside, and instead to focus on solving the problems facing the nation. At the time of this address, the Republican le...

Presidential Weekly Radio Address
President's Weekly Radio Address
President's Radio Address to the Nation - January 17, 2009
17 Jan 2009 at 10:06am
In his final weekly radio address, President Bush said, " Eight years ago, on a cold January morning, I stood on the steps of the United States Capitol, placed my hand on the Bible, and swore a sac...

President's Radio Address to the Nation - January 10, 2009
10 Jan 2009 at 10:06am
In his weekly radio address, President Bush said, "This week, I gave my official farewell speech to the men and women of America's Armed Forces in a ceremony at Fort Myer, Virginia. For the past ei...

President's Radio Address to the Nation - January 2, 2009
2 Jan 2009 at 10:06am
In his weekly radio address, President Bush said, "In the days ahead, the United States will stay closely engaged with our partners in the region, in Europe, and in the international community. My ...

President's Radio Address to the Nation - December 23, 2008
23 Dec 2008 at 10:06am
In his weekly radio address President Bush said, "This week, millions of Americans gather with loved ones for Christmas. This is a season of hope and joy. And it is an occasion to remember a humble...

President's Radio Address to the Nation - December 20, 2008
20 Dec 2008 at 10:06am
In his weekly radio address President Bush said, "The actions I'm taking represent a step that we all wish were not necessary. But given the situation, it is the most effective and responsible way ...

President's Radio Address to the Nation - December 13, 2008
13 Dec 2008 at 10:06am
In his weekly radio address President Bush said, "This week, our country received good news in the fight against illegal drugs. New data show that illicit drug use amongst young people continues to...

President's Radio Address to the Nation - December 6, 2008
6 Dec 2008 at 10:06am
In his weekly radio address President Bush said, "Throughout the past eight years, I've seen the tremendous talent and courage of those who wear the uniform. Their efforts have overthrown tyrants, ...

President's Radio Address to the Nation - November 26, 2008
26 Nov 2008 at 10:06am
In his weekly radio address President Bush said, "This week, Americans gather with loved ones to celebrate Thanksgiving. This holiday season is a time of fellowship and peace. And it is a time to g...

President's Radio Address to the Nation - November 21, 2008
21 Nov 2008 at 10:06am
In his weekly radio address President Bush said, "This weekend I am in Lima, Peru, meeting with leaders from nations in the Asia Pacific region at our annual summit. This summit comes at a time of ...

President's Radio Address to the Nation - November 14, 2008
14 Nov 2008 at 10:06am
In his weekly radio address President Bush said, "In the long run, Americans can be confident in the future of our economy. We will work with our partners around the world to address the problems i...

Presidential Weekly Radio Address
President's Weekly Radio Address
President's Radio Address to the Nation - January 17, 2009
17 Jan 2009 at 10:06am
In his final weekly radio address, President Bush said, " Eight years ago, on a cold January morning, I stood on the steps of the United States Capitol, placed my hand on the Bible, and swore a sac...

President's Radio Address to the Nation - January 10, 2009
10 Jan 2009 at 10:06am
In his weekly radio address, President Bush said, "This week, I gave my official farewell speech to the men and women of America's Armed Forces in a ceremony at Fort Myer, Virginia. For the past ei...

President's Radio Address to the Nation - January 2, 2009
2 Jan 2009 at 10:06am
In his weekly radio address, President Bush said, "In the days ahead, the United States will stay closely engaged with our partners in the region, in Europe, and in the international community. My ...

President's Radio Address to the Nation - December 23, 2008
23 Dec 2008 at 10:06am
In his weekly radio address President Bush said, "This week, millions of Americans gather with loved ones for Christmas. This is a season of hope and joy. And it is an occasion to remember a humble...

President's Radio Address to the Nation - December 20, 2008
20 Dec 2008 at 10:06am
In his weekly radio address President Bush said, "The actions I'm taking represent a step that we all wish were not necessary. But given the situation, it is the most effective and responsible way ...

President's Radio Address to the Nation - December 13, 2008
13 Dec 2008 at 10:06am
In his weekly radio address President Bush said, "This week, our country received good news in the fight against illegal drugs. New data show that illicit drug use amongst young people continues to...

President's Radio Address to the Nation - December 6, 2008
6 Dec 2008 at 10:06am
In his weekly radio address President Bush said, "Throughout the past eight years, I've seen the tremendous talent and courage of those who wear the uniform. Their efforts have overthrown tyrants, ...

President's Radio Address to the Nation - November 26, 2008
26 Nov 2008 at 10:06am
In his weekly radio address President Bush said, "This week, Americans gather with loved ones to celebrate Thanksgiving. This holiday season is a time of fellowship and peace. And it is a time to g...

President's Radio Address to the Nation - November 21, 2008
21 Nov 2008 at 10:06am
In his weekly radio address President Bush said, "This weekend I am in Lima, Peru, meeting with leaders from nations in the Asia Pacific region at our annual summit. This summit comes at a time of ...

President's Radio Address to the Nation - November 14, 2008
14 Nov 2008 at 10:06am
In his weekly radio address President Bush said, "In the long run, Americans can be confident in the future of our economy. We will work with our partners around the world to address the problems i...