Statements and Releases
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President Barack Obamas video message to the AGOA Forum
Hello everyone. I’m sorry I couldn’t be there with you in person. But please know that for me and for my family, the memories from our recent trip to Ghana are still fresh—we will always remember the warmth of the Ghanaian people and the promise of Africa’s potential.
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Readout of Vice President Bidens Call with Georgian President Saakashvili
Vice President Biden called Georgian President Saakashvili today to discuss the current situation in Georgia. Vice President Biden expressed concern about the recent escalation in tensions and emphasized that all parties should avoid destabilizing actions. He also underscored the importance of having an objective international monitoring mission with access to both sides of the boundary line.
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Presidential Nomination Sent To The Senate, 8-4-09
Marcia K. McNutt, of California, to be Director of the United States Geological Survey, vice Mark Myers, resigned.
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Readout of the Presidents Call with Russian President Medvedev
Russian President Medvedev called President Obama today to wish him happy birthday. During the call, the presidents discussed the situation in Georgia and the need to decrease tensions in the region.
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Readout of the President's Meeting with the National Commander and Executive Director of the American Legion
The President just concluded a very productive meeting with the National Commander of the American Legion, Dave Rehbein and the Executive Director of the American Legion, Peter Gaytan. The President and Rehbein began the meeting by discussing the President’s historic VA budget increase that will provide the resources America’s veterans have earned.
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Advisory-White House hosts briefing on green economy opportunities
Today, the Obama Administration is scheduled to hold a briefing for members of Green the Block to discuss the need to involve vulnerable communities in the emerging green economy.
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Presidential nominations sent to the Senate, 8-04-09
Anne M. Northup, of Kentucky, to be a Commissioner of the Consumer Product Safety Commission for a term of seven years from October 27, 2004, vice Saundra Brown Armstrong, resigned.
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Statement by White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, 08-04-09
While this solely private mission to secure the release of two Americans is on the ground, we will have no comment. We do not want to jeopardize the success of former President Clinton's mission.
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Statement by the Press Secretary on the visit of President Mubarak of Egypt to the White House
President Obama will welcome President Mubarak of Egypt to the White House on August 18th. The President looks forward to building on his discussions with President Mubarak during his visit to Cairo on June 4th.
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Vice President Biden to Travel to Detroit, Michigan
On Wednesday, August 5, Vice President Biden will travel to Detroit, MI, where he will deliver remarks on the economy.
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