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Remarks by the President on the Veterans Job Corps

White House — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:30:00 +0000

Release Time: For Immediate Release Fire Station #5 Arlington, Virginia 11:30 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you! Thank you, guys. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Everybody, please have a seat. Well, good morning, everybody.

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Remarks by the President on the Veterans Job Corps

Statement by the Press Secretary on the Visit of British Prime Minister Cameron

White House — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:02:00 +0000

Release Time: For Immediate Release President Obama and the First Lady will welcome Prime Minister David Cameron of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and his wife, Samantha Cameron, to the White House for an Official Visit with a State Dinner on March 13-14, 2012. The visit will highlight the fundamental importance of the U.S.-UK special relationship and the depth of the friendship between the American people and the people of the United Kingdom, as well as the strong personal bond that has developed between the two leaders and their families. It will also be an opportunity to recall the valor and sacrifice of the U.S. and British armed forces and their long tradition of standing shoulder-to-shoulder beside each other in defense of our liberties and shared values. The visit will underscore the strength of our economic links, which contribute to millions of jobs on both sides of the Atlantic. The Prime Minister’s visit will reciprocate the gracious hospitality shown to the President and Mrs

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First Lady & Dr. Biden Announce “Joining Forces Community Challenge" finalists from across the country

White House — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:13:00 +0000

Release Time: For Immediate Release From more than 300 submissions, 20 finalists recognized for displaying exemplary support to military families and veterans Challenge winners to be announced this Spring, based on input from Tom Brokaw, J.R. Martinez, Sloan D

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Remarks by the First Lady at Joining Forces Medical College Event

White House — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:44:00 +0000

Release Time: For Immediate Release Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, Virginia 3:00 P.M. EST MRS. OBAMA: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you all so much. Thank you so much. You all, please be seated. Good afternoon. And again, thank you. I want to thank John for that very kind introduction. And a very special thanks to Specialist Cedric Holland. That was I know a very difficult thing to share, but that’s what this is all about. And we thank Specialist Holland for your service to this nation and for showing strength by standing up today and sharing that story. It is truly admirable.

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney, 12/19/2011

White House — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 04:52:24 +0000

Release Time: For Immediate Release Location: James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:50 P.M. EST MR.

Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Rutte of the Netherlands Before Bilateral Meeting

White House — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 01:54:00 +0000

Release Time: For Immediate Release Oval Office 2:33 P.M. EST PRESIDENT OBAMA: Hello, everybody. It is wonderful to welcome Prime Minister Rutte and his delegation to the White House. Part of the reason we wanted to make this meeting happen is because we have no stronger ally than the Netherlands. They consistently punch above their weight on a whole range of issues related to global security. Prime Minister Rutte has been a strong supporter of NATO, as was his predecessor, and we've been able to work together on a whole host of issues. They've made an enormous contribution to Afghanistan; they made a very important contribution to Libya; on anti-piracy. On a whole host of issues, the Netherlands consistently is supportive of efforts for our joint security, and we're very grateful for that.

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Statements by President Obama, European Council President Herman Van Rompuy, and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso after meeting

White House — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 02:35:00 +0000

Release Time: For Immediate Release Roosevelt Room 2:01 P.M.

Remarks by the President on Veterans Day

White House — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 23:47:11 +0000

Release Time: For Immediate Release Location: Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia 11:40 A.M.

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Veterans Day Op-ed by Vice President Biden and Dr. Jill Biden

White House — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 20:26:00 +0000

Release Time: For Immediate Release The full text of the op-ed by Vice President Biden and Dr. Jill Biden is printed below. The piece, published in various outlets across the country today, can be read online HERE . The Battle Veterans Face After War By Vice President Joe Biden and Dr.

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Remarks by the President on Tax Credits Included in the American Jobs Act and New Executive Actions that Will Help Get Veterans Back to Work

White House — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 23:39:00 +0000

Release Time: For Immediate Release Rose Garden 12:04 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much, everybody. Please be seated. This week, we commemorate Veterans Day. We honor the service and the sacrifice of all who have worn the uniform of the United States of America with honor and distinction. And above all, we commit ourselves to serving them as well as they have served us. That’s why we’re here today

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Remarks by the President on Tax Credits Included in the American Jobs Act and New Executive Actions that Will Help Get Veterans Back to Work