What Government Did Today

Release Time:  For Immediate Release Location:  Wolstein Center, Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Ohio 2:15 P.M. EDT      THE VICE PRESIDENT:  Hello, Cleveland!  (Applause.)  Hello, folks.  How you doing, ladies?  It’s great to see you all.  Man, I want to look like you when I grow up, man, you're looking awful good.  (Applause.) Good to see you.  Hey, folks, it’s great to be with you

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Remarks by the President and the Vice President at DNC "Moving America Forward" Rally in Cleveland, Ohio

Release Time:  For Immediate Release “I was so saddened to learn that Ted Sorensen passed away.  I got to know Ted after he endorsed my campaign early on. He was just as I hoped he’d be – just as quick-witted, just as serious of purpose, just as determined to keep America true to our highest ideals.

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Statement by the President on the Passing of Ted Sorensen

Release Time:  For Immediate Release On behalf of President Obama, John Brennan called United Arab Emirates Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayid this afternoon  to express strong appreciation for the outstanding work of UAE authorities in disrupting a terrorist plot that involved concealed improvised explosive devices, including one found in Dubai.  Brennan conveyed the President’s sincere appreciation to the UAE for the excellent cooperation between our countries on counterterrorism and other security matters.  He expressed to the Crown Prince the Administration’s gratitude for the skillful and timely action by UAE security officials to disrupt the attempted attack and for the highly professional nature of the investigation being conducted by Emirati security services.  Brennan noted that this weekend’s events reflect the strong and enduring security relationship between the United States and the UAE, as well as our shared commitment to keeping the American and Emirati people safe from terrorist attack.

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Readout of John Brennan’s Call with United Arab Emirates Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayid

Release Time:  For Immediate Release Location:  Midway Plaisance Park, Chicago, Illinois 7:13 P.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, Chicago!  (Applause.)  It’s good to be home.  (Applause.)  It is good to be home.  You all organized some good weather for me, too.  Thank you.  (Applause.)   I should mention to the — I should mention to the national press that the weather is not always like this — (laughter) — in late October, early November.  But it is a spectacular night, and you guys look beautiful.  Thank you so much.  (Applause.)  Thank you.

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Remarks by the President at DNC "Moving America Forward" Rally in Chicago, Illinois

Release Time:  For Immediate Release The President spoke to Saudi King Abdullah this morning to discuss the terrorist plot that was disrupted yesterday at East Midlands Airport and in Dubai. The President expressed his strong appreciation for the critical role played by Saudi counterterrorism officials in averting this attempted attack and for the deep and enduring relationship between the United States and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.  The President also discussed with the King the importance of giving full support to Lebanese Prime Minister Hariri and the internationally mandated Special Tribunal of Lebanon.  

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Readout of the President’s Call with Saudi King Abdullah

Release Time:  For Immediate Release Location:  Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 11:38 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Hello!  Hello, Philly!  Hello, Philadelphia! (Applause.)  Oh, this is a good-looking crowd here. (Applause.)  Are you fired up?  (Applause.)  Are you ready to go?  (Applause.)   First of all, thank you, Elliot, for the unbelievable introduction.  We appreciate you.  We’ve got a couple other special guests here.  I want to make sure that I acknowledge them.  Governor Ed Rendell is in the house.  (Applause.)  U.S.

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Remarks by the President at a DNC Event in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Release Time:  For Immediate Release John Brennan spoke to President Ali Abdallah Saleh of Yemen this morning and emphasized that the United States stands ready to assist the Yemeni Government and the Yemeni people in their fight against al-Qa’ida in the Arabian Peninsula.  Mr. Brennan underscored the importance of close counterterrorism cooperation, including the need to work together on the ongoing investigation into the events over the past few days.  Mr

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Readout of John Brennan’s Call with President Saleh of Yemen

Release Time:  For Immediate Release The President spoke to British Prime Minister David Cameron this morning to discuss the terrorist plot that was disrupted yesterday at East Midlands Airport and in Dubai as a result of the close cooperation between the United States and the United Kingdom, as well as other international partners. The President expressed his appreciation for the professionalism of American and British services involved in the joint effort to stop this plot. The President noted that John Brennan has spoken regularly with his British counterpart, and will continue to do so as we work together to prevent and disrupt future efforts to attack our citizens

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Readout of the President’s Call with British Prime Minister David Cameron

Release Time:  For Immediate Release WASHINGTON – In his weekly address, President Obama called the recent comments by the GOP leadership, which put scoring political points over solving the problems facing the country, “troubling,” and asked Democrats and Republicans to work together to move the country forward.  Regardless of the outcome of Tuesday’s elections, leaders on both sides of the aisle owe it to the American people to put aside politics and work together on a number of issues that have traditionally had bipartisan support, like tax breaks for middle-class families and investing in infrastructure. The audio and video of the address will be available online at www.whitehouse.gov at 6:00 a.m. EDT, Saturday, October 30, 2010.

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Weekly Address: President Obama Calls on GOP Leadership to Put Aside Partisan Politics and Focus on Strengthening the Economy

Ahead of the elections, the President says no matter what happens both parties must work together to boost the economy, and expresses concern about statements to the contrary from Republican Leaders.

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Weekly Address: Working Together on the Economy