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Excerpts: White House Officials Comment on Iran

Monday, 14 March 2011, 11:02 am | The White House

Briefing by National Security Advisor Tom Donilon and Deputy National Security Advisor Ben Rhodes on Libya and the Middle East More >>

Assistant Sec. Blake's Briefing for Reporters in Kyrgyzstan

Monday, 14 March 2011, 11:00 am | The White House

ASSISTANT SECRETARY BLAKE: I'd like to extend a very warm welcome to all of the journalist friends in Kyrgyzstan. I appreciate the opportunity to speak with you today. More >>

Assistant Secretary Blake on U.S. Policy in Central Asia

Monday, 14 March 2011, 10:58 am | The White House

Chairman Burton, members of the committee: Thank you for inviting me, I welcome the opportunity today to speak with you regarding U.S. policy in Central Asia and the partnerships we have with the countries of this important region. More >>

Amb. Goosby on Preventing Mother-to-Child HIV/AIDS

Monday, 14 March 2011, 10:51 am | The White House

Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission: Creating Better Health for Women, Children, and Families More >>

Obama's News Conference on Japan, U.S. Energy Policy, Libya

Monday, 14 March 2011, 10:50 am | The White House

THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. Before I begin, I want to say a few words about the terrible earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan earlier today. More >>

Crafts Inspired by India Dazzle at "maximum INDIA"

Monday, 14 March 2011, 10:48 am | The White House

Washington - From water jugs to jewelry, the Indian works of art, crafts and artifacts on display at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington are decorated in dazzling, intricate ways. No matter what an item's purpose - to express religious ... More >>

U.S. Geologists Explain Science Behind Japanese Earthquake

Monday, 14 March 2011, 10:46 am | The White House

Washington - A massive earthquake measured at magnitude 8.9 struck northeast Japan March 11, the most powerful quake in that country's recorded history, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. More >>

U.S. Providing Japan with Any Assistance Needed, Obama Says

Monday, 14 March 2011, 10:45 am | The White House

Washington - The Obama administration has mobilized civilian and military personnel to provide assistance and humanitarian relief to Japan after a major earthquake struck March 11 near the city of Honshu. More >>

U.S. Officials Extend Concern, Condolences to Japan

Monday, 14 March 2011, 10:43 am | The White House

Washington - President Obama conveyed condolences and friendship to Japan and its people in the wake of a major earthquake that struck March 11 near the city of Honshu. More >>

President Obama and PM Gillard on Libyan Violence

Tuesday, 8 March 2011, 3:59 pm | The White House

PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, I just want to provide a hearty welcome to Prime Minister Gillard, who I had a chance to meet during the ASEAN summit and the G20 summit, and was immediately charmed, as I'm sure at least a good chunk of the Australian people ... More >>

What I'm Hearing About Small Business

Friday, 25 February 2011, 10:02 am | The White House

What's it like to have President Obama drop in on your web chat? Well, on Tuesday, I found out. More >>

Readout of Obama's call to PM Key Reagarding CHCH Earthquake

Thursday, 24 February 2011, 4:43 pm | The White House

The President called Prime Minister John Key of New Zealand to express deep condolences over the devastating earthquake that struck Christchurch, New Zealand, on February 22, and to reaffirm the offer of American assistance as New Zealand recovers. More >>

Statement by the President on the Earthquake in New Zealand

Wednesday, 23 February 2011, 11:46 am | The White House

On behalf of the American people, Michelle and I extend our deepest condolences to the people of New Zealand and to the families and friends of the victims in Christchurch, which has suffered its second major earthquake in just six months. More >>

President Barack Obama: Budget Proposal for 2012

Wednesday, 16 February 2011, 9:42 am | The White House

Just a few weeks ago, in my State of the Union Address, I spoke about how America can win the future by out-educating, out-innovating and out-building the rest of the world. I also talked about taking responsibility for our Nation's deficits, because ... More >>

Statement of President Barack Obama on Egypt

Friday, 11 February 2011, 3:31 pm | The White House

The Egyptian people have been told that there was a transition of authority, but it is not yet clear that this transition is immediate, meaningful or sufficient. Too many Egyptians remain unconvinced that the government is serious about a genuine ... More >>

Business and Government: Keys to American Success

Monday, 7 February 2011, 10:30 am | The White House

WASHINGTON – In this week’s address, President Obama said America can prosper and win the future by supporting innovation, education, and infrastructure. This past week, the President highlighted how students and researchers at Penn State University ... More >>

Obama: Remarks on Innovation at Penn State University

Monday, 7 February 2011, 10:19 am | The White House

THE PRESIDENT: Oh, I love you back. Thank you. It’s great to be here. (Applause.) It is good to be back in Happy Valley. (Applause.) It’s good to be back at Penn State. I want to say, first of all, thank you to Graham Spanier, your President; ... More >>

United States and Russia Conclude New START Arms Cut Pact

Monday, 7 February 2011, 9:36 am | The White House

Washington - Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov exchanged diplomatic documents February 5 in Munich, concluding a two-year effort to reduce nuclear arsenals to their lowest levels in more than 50 years. More >>

U.S President Barack Obama State of the Union Address

Wednesday, 26 January 2011, 2:09 pm | The White House

Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, Members of Congress, distinguished guests, and fellow Americans: Tonight I want to begin by congratulating the men and women of the 112th Congress, as well as your new Speaker, John Boehner. And as we mark this occasion, ... More >>

What Everyone Should Know About Health Care Reform

Thursday, 20 January 2011, 11:56 am | The White House

Today the House of Representatives plans to vote on repealing the Affordable Care Act, landmark health reform legislation that President Obama signed into law last March. My White House colleague Stephanie Cutter explains the harmful effect repeal ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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