Statements and Releases
- April 12, 2009
Statement by the President on the Rescue of Captain Phillips
- April 11, 2009
Weekly Address: President Obama Says Nations Must Unite To Overcome Global Challenges
In his weekly address, President Barack Obama extended his best wishes to everyone celebrating this week’s Passover and Easter holidays and called on nations around the world to come together to solve the current trials facing the world. On the heels of his weeklong trip overseas, the President said he believes it is important to acknowledge no single nation can solve global problems like a recession, international terrorism, climate change, or nuclear proliferation. But, working with other nations, the United States can lead the way in overcoming these challenges.
- April 10, 2009
Readout of the President’s call with President Garcia of Peru
President Obama spoke with President Garcia of Peru to express his desire to deepen our bilateral relationship and work together to advance shared goals.
- April 10, 2009
Readout of the President’s call with President Mills of Ghana
President Obama congratulated President Mills on his inauguration and noted that Ghana's election demonstrated the Ghanaian people's commitment to democratic governance.
- April 10, 2009
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts 04-10-09
Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals for key administration posts: Larry EchoHawk, Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior; Sandra Henriquez, Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban Development; Thomas McClellan, Deputy Director, Office of National Drug Control Policy; John Porcari, Deputy Secretary, Department of Transportation.
- April 09, 2009
Readout of the Presidents call with Prime Minister Manning of Trinidad and Tobago
President Obama spoke with Prime Minister Patrick Manning of Trinidad and Tobago today to thank him for his efforts in preparing to host the upcoming Fifth Summit of the Americas.
- April 09, 2009
Text of Letter from the President to the Speaker of the House of Representatives
We face a security situation in Afghanistan and Pakistan that demands urgent attention. The Taliban is resurgent and al Qaeda threatens America from its safe haven along the Afghan-Pakistan border.
- April 09, 2009
Readout on President Obama's Phone Call to Congratulate UConn Basketball Coach Geno Auriemma
Yesterday, President Obama called University of Connecticut women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma to congratulate him on his team’s victory over Louisville in the NCAA National Championship women's basketball game in St. Louis. Listed below is a readout on the phone call from White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs:
- April 09, 2009
President Obama Announces Accelerated Purchase of 17,600 New American Vehicles for Government Fleet
Today, President Barack Obama announced that the General Services Administration (GSA) will accelerate its purchase of new cars for the government fleet by investing funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to buy about 17,600 new, fuel efficient vehicles produced by American auto companies by June 1, 2009.
- April 09, 2009
President Obama Signs Minnesota Major Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Minnesota and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms and flooding beginning on March 16, 2009, and continuing.
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