Baltimore, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–February 14, 2011 – 10:25 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Well, good morning, everybody. I am here at Parkville Middle School and Center of Technology outside of Baltimore with Secretary Arne Duncan and Budget Director Jack Lew. And I just came to Parkville on a day where we are unveiling[Read More…]
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Statement by President Obama on the Anniversary of the Assassination of Rafiq Hariri
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 14, 2011. On this sixth anniversary of the murder of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri and 22 other innocent victims, the United States reaffirms our strong support for the Special Tribunal for Lebanon and its mission to find the truth behind that outrageous act of terrorism. [Read More…]
WEEKLY ADDRESS: ‘It’s Time Washington Acted as Responsibly as Our Families Do’ (Video/Text)
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 12, 2011. A few months ago, I received a letter from a woman named Brenda Breece. I wanted to share her story because it speaks to what a lot of families are going through – and it offers a good example of the kind of responsibility that’s[Read More…]
Statement by Gene B. Sperling, Director of the National Economic Council, on Trade Adjustment Assistance
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 11, 2011. We are disappointed that some in Congress have blocked renewing key elements of Trade Adjustment Assistance. As a result of this inaction, 155,000 Americans will lose access to the job training they need to provide for their families and compete in the global economy. As[Read More…]
Remarks by the President and Press Briefing by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, February 11, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 11, 2011 – 3:32 P.M. EST MR. GIBBS: You should brief today. (Laughter.) Q We got a one and one. (Laughter.) THE PRESIDENT: All right. Well, listen, obviously Gibbs’s departure is not the biggest one today. (Laughter.) Having said that, I thought I should come into the briefing[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on Egypt, February 11, 2011
Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—February 11, 2011 – 3:06 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. There are very few moments in our lives where we have the privilege to witness history taking place. This is one of those moments. This is one of those times. The people of Egypt have spoken, their[Read More…]
Obama Administration Plan Provides Path Forward for Reforming America’s Housing Finance Market
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—February 11, 2011. Today, the Obama Administration delivered a report to Congress that provides a path forward for reforming America’s housing finance market. The Administration’s plan will wind down Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and shrink the government’s current footprint in housing finance on a responsible timeline. The plan also[Read More…]
Egypt: UN Chief Urges Peaceful Transition After Mubarak Resignation
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–11 February 2011 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today called again for a transparent, orderly and peaceful transition in Egypt after hearing of President Hosni Mubarak’s decision to step down after weeks of anti-government protests, and commended the Egyptian people for making their voices heard. According to media reports, Vice-President[Read More…]
President Mubarak Steps Down
CAIRO—(ENEWSPF)—February 11, 2011. Egypt’s Vice President Omar Suleiman has announced that President Hosni Mubarak has decided to step down from the presidency of Egypt. The announcement was met with wild cheers by the protestors who have filled the streets for the past 18 days. According to reports by CNN and[Read More…]
Statement of President Barack Obama on Egypt, February 10, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 10, 2011. 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 transition to democracy, and it[Read More…]
