Posts Tagged ‘President Obama’
Obama the President for everyone except Black people
Obama the President for everyone except Black people by Kevin Johnson As President Barack Obama begins his second term, there is something noticeably different about his new cabinet - the absence of African-American leaders and advisors. The Congressional Black Caucus chair, Rep. Marcia Fudge of Ohio recently sent the president a letter stating, “You have publicly expressed your commitment to retaining diversity within your cabinet. However, the people you have chosen to appoint in this new term have hardly been reflective of this country’s diversity.” When one compares President Obama to his predecessors, the decrease in African-American appointments is astounding. In American presidential history, President William Jefferson Clinton has been, by far, the most [...]
President Obama: The NRA and it’s Allies Willfully Lied
President Obama: The NRA and it's Allies Willfully Lied - Full Text of the Presidents speech following failure of Gun Control Measures in the United States Senate THE PRESIDENT: A few months ago, in response to too many tragedies -- including the shootings of a United States Congresswoman, (Media Credit: New York Daily News) Gabby Giffords, who’s here today, and the murder of 20 innocent schoolchildren and their teachers –- this country took up the cause of protecting more of our people from gun violence. Families that know unspeakable grief summoned the courage to petition their elected leaders –- not just to honor the memory of their children, but to protect the lives of all our children. And a few minutes ago, a minority in the United States Senate decided it [...]
President Obama Briefed by FBI and DHS Chief on Boston Bombing
President Obama Briefed by FBI Chief (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) On background, from a WH official: This afternoon, the President received briefings from FBI Director Robert Mueller and DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano on the active investigation and response to the incident in Boston, including the ongoing coordination with state and local officials. A photo of the President making the calls will be available at our Flickr site shortly. Obama to make a statement at 6:10 PM ET in the White House briefing room.
Transcript: President Obama Speech on Gun Control – April 8, 2013
REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT ON REDUCING GUN VIOLENCE University of Hartford Hartford, Connecticut THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Connecticut. (Applause.) Thank you. Well, thank you so much, everybody. Let me begin by thanking Nicole, and Ian, for your brave words. (Applause.) I want to thank them and all the Newtown families who have come here today, including your First Selectman, Pat Llodra. (Applause.) Nobody could be more eloquent than Nicole and the other families on this issue. And we are so grateful for their courage and willingness to share their stories again and again, understanding that nothing is going to be more important in making sure the Congress moves forward this week than hearing from them. I want to thank all the educators from Sandy Hook Elementary who [...]
President Obama April 1-5, 2013 Schedule – White House Easter Egg Roll
WEEKEND GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR SATURDAY, MARCH 30, 2013 AND SUNDAY, MARCH 31, 2013 On Saturday and Sunday, the President has no public events scheduled. Schedule for the Week of April 1, 2013 On Monday, the President and the First Family will participate in the White House Easter Egg Roll. The event will feature live music, sports courts, cooking stations, storytelling, and Easter egg rolling. On Tuesday, the President will welcome Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong of Singapore to the White House. The United States and Singapore have strong economic and security ties, and our strategic partnership reflects a shared commitment to working together to ensure the continued peace, stability and prosperity of the Asia-Pacific region. The President looks forward to discussing [...]
President Obama’s Trip to Miami Port to Inconvenience Cruise Passengers
President Obama's Trip to Miami displace to Cruise Passengers President Obama has taken a vacation once every month during 2013. You would think that he would be concerned about displacing the hard working people of America when they try to take their vacation. Cruise lines are alerting their passengers that due to President Obama's trip on Friday, they will have to alter their boarding schedules to facilitate Obama's security. Is this President so hard hardhearted and elitist that he thinks it is appropriate to cause vacations massive inconveniences? President Obama to Travel to Miami, FL WASHINGTON, DC – On Friday, March 29, the President will travel to Miami, FL for an event on the economy at PortMiami. The President’s remarks and the arrival and departure of Air [...]
President Obama’s Speech to the People of Israel – Transcript
REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT TO THE PEOPLE OF ISRAEL Jerusalem International Convention Center Jerusalem THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Well, it is a great honor to be with you here in Jerusalem, and I’m so grateful for the welcome that I’ve received from the people of Israel. Thank you. (Applause.) I bring with me the support of the American people -- (applause) -- and the friendship that binds us together. (Applause.) Over the last two days, I’ve reaffirmed the bonds between our countries with Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Peres. I’ve borne witness to the ancient history of the Jewish people at the Shrine of the Book, and I’ve seen Israel’s shining future in your scientists and your entrepreneurs. This is a nation of museums and patents, [...]
President Obama and PM Netanyahu Joint Press Conference – Full Text
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary REMARKS BY PRESIDENT OBAMA AND PRIME MINISTER NETANYAHU OF ISRAEL IN JOINT PRESS CONFERENCE Prime Minister’s Residence Jerusalem PRIME MINISTER NETANYAHU: Mr. President, Barack, it’s a great pleasure for me to host you here in Jerusalem. You’ve graciously hosted me many times in Washington, so I'm very pleased to have this opportunity to reciprocate. I hope that the goodwill and warmth of the people of Israel has already made you feel at home. PRESIDENT OBAMA: Very much so. U.S. President Barack Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (Media Credit: REUTERS/Nir Elias) PRIME MINISTER NETANYAHU: We had an opportunity today to begin discussing the wide range of issues that are critical to both our countries. And [...]
President Obama to Award Medal of Honor Chaplain (Captain) Emil J. Kapaun posthumously
President Obama to Award Medal of Honor On April 11, President Barack Obama will award Chaplain (Captain) Emil J. Kapaun, U.S. Army, the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry. Chaplain Kapaun will receive the Medal of Honor posthumously for his extraordinary heroism while serving with the 3d Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division during combat operations against an armed enemy at Unsan, Korea and as a prisoner of war from November 1-2, 1950. When Chinese Communist Forces viciously attacked friendly elements, Chaplain Kapaun calmly walked through withering enemy fire in order to provide comfort and medical aid to his comrades. When they found themselves surrounded by the enemy, the able-bodied men were ordered to evacuate. Chaplain Kapaun, fully aware of his [...]
President Obama / White House Schedule for the Week of March 11, 2013
President Obama / White House Schedule for the Week of March 11, 2013 March 11 - On Monday, the President will attend meetings at the White House. March 12- In the morning, the President and the Vice President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press. Later in the morning, the President will deliver remarks at a meeting of his Export Council in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building. The meeting will be live-streamed on www.WhiteHouse.gov/live and covered by the print pooler. Later, the President will welcome His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei Darussalam to the White House. The United States and Brunei have strong bilateral relations and have a shared interest in working together to ensure the continued peace, [...]
