Statements and Releases

MEDIA ADVISORY: President Obama to Hold Health Care Town Hall on Wednesday

This Wednesday, July 1, President Barack Obama will hold a national discussion on health care through an online town hall meeting in Annandale, Virginia.

President Obama to Hold Health Care Town Hall on Wednesday

This Wednesday, July 1, President Barack Obama will hold a national discussion on health care through an online town hall meeting in Annandale, Virginia. In addition to the live audience, questions will come from online communities such as Facebook, YouTube and Twitter.

Statement from the President on the situation in Honduras

I am deeply concerned by reports coming out of Honduras regarding the detention and expulsion of President Mel Zelaya. As the Organization of American States did on Friday, I call on all political and social actors in Honduras to respect democratic norms, the rule of law and the tenets of the Inter-American Democratic Charter.

President Obama Urges Americans to Take the Test and Take Control on National HIV Testing Day

On this 14th commemoration of National HIV Testing Day, I urge Americans to take control of their own health – and protect those they love – by getting tested for HIV and working to reduce HIV transmission.

UPDATED and FINAL: WEEKLY ADDRESS: President Obama Calls Energy Bill Passage Critical to Stronger American Economy

In his weekly address, President Barack Obama praised the House of Representatives for passing the energy bill on Friday evening. This historic piece of legislation will not just lessen our dependence on foreign oil, but also spark a clean energy transformation in our economy that will create millions of new American jobs that pay well and cannot be outsourced. Clean energy and the jobs it creates are critical to building a new foundation for our economy.

Statement By The President On House Passage Of The American Clean Energy And Security Act

Today, the House of Representatives took historic action with the passage of the American Clean Energy and Security Act. It's a bold and necessary step that holds the promise of creating new industries and millions of new jobs; decreasing our dangerous dependence on foreign oil; and strictly limiting the release of pollutants that threaten the health of families and communities and the planet itself.

Readout of the Presidents call with Prime Minister Brown

The President and Prime Minister Brown spoke earlier today as part of their ongoing consultations. The leaders focused on climate change, the global economic recovery, food security, Iran, and progress on Middle East peace.

Readout of the President's call with Prime Minister Najib of Malaysia

The President spoke with Prime Minister Najib earlier today and expressed their shared commitment to strengthening our bilateral relationship.

Statement by President Barack Obama on United Nations International Day in Support of Torture Victims

Twenty-five years ago, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Convention Against Torture, and twenty-two years ago this very day, the Convention entered into force. The United States’ leading role in the negotiation of the Convention and its subsequent ratification and implementation enjoyed strong bipartisan support.

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