Statements and Releases

  • August 12, 2009

    Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 838 and S. 1107

    On Wednesday, August 12, 2009, the President signed into law:

  • August 12, 2009

    Background on Medal of Freedom ceremony

    President Obama will award 16 individuals the 2009 Presidential Medal of Freedom. The President will deliver welcoming remarks and then present the medals.

  • August 12, 2009

    Background on reception for Justice Sonia Sotomayor

    President Obama will deliver remarks at a reception honoring Justice Sonia Sotomayor. The President will make brief remarks and introduce Justice Sotomayor, who will also deliver remarks.

  • August 11, 2009

    Statement by the President on Aung San Suu Kyi's conviction and sentencing

    The conviction and sentencing of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi today on charges related to an uninvited intrusion into her home violate universal principles of human rights, run counter to Burma’s commitments under the ASEAN charter, and demonstrate continued disregard for UN Security Council statements. I join the international community in calling for Aung San Suu Kyi’s immediate unconditional release.

  • August 11, 2009

    Statement from the Vice President on the Passing of Eunice Kennedy Shriver

    Jill and I are deeply saddened by the news of Eunice Kennedy Shriver’s passing. Eunice was one of those rare individuals whose energy and spirit were contagious. She inspired everyone around her to be better, to see beyond themselves, and to experience joy in life through service.

  • August 11, 2009

    Background on the President's trip to Portsmouth, New Hampshire today

    The President will conduct a town hall meeting on health insurance reform at Portsmouth High School in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. At the town hall, the President will discuss what health insurance reform will mean for Americans who already have insurance, highlighting the consumer protections he laid out in recent weeks and focusing on ending denial of coverage based on preexisting conditions.

  • August 11, 2009

    Statement from the President on the passing of Eunice Kennedy Shriver

    Michelle and I were deeply saddened to learn about the passing of Eunice Kennedy Shriver. Eunice was many things to many people: a mother who inspired her children to serve others; a wife who supported her husband Sargent in the Peace Corps and in politics; and a sister to her siblings, including brothers John, Robert, and Edward.

  • August 10, 2009

    Press Conference by President Obama, President Calderon of Mexico, and Prime Minister Harper of Canada

    PRESIDENT CALDERÓN: (As translated.) Ladies and gentlemen, representatives of the media, national as well as international. The leaders from the United States, Canada and Mexico have completed two fruitful workdays for the benefit for our co-nationals.

  • August 10, 2009

    North American Leaders Summit: Energy Deliverables

    Energy and climate change will be an important element of the trilateral discussions at the North American Leaders Summit, to be held in Guadalajara, Mexico, on August 9-10, 2009.

  • August 10, 2009

    North American Leaders' Declaration on H1N1

    Building on the strong record of our trilateral cooperation during the spring of this year, we will remain vigilant and pledge to continue our close collaboration in addressing the H1N1 pandemic. We agree to work together to ensure that we have effective strategies, grounded in the best available science.

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