Obama White House Copyright 2007, National Cable Satellite Corporation 2010-02-09T18:15:00Z C-SPAN Archives http://www.c-spanarchives.org http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/291897-1 2010-02-05T16:29:19Z

President Obama spoke to the Senate Democratic Conference and answered questions at the Newseum. In his remarks he highlighted the accomplishments of the Democratic-controlled Congress, called on senators to "finish the job" on health care reform, and encouraged them to stand against Republican obstructionism and filibusters. He also answered questions from the senators.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/291973-1 2010-02-09T15:43:05Z

President Obama addressed Democratic Party leaders at their winter meeting in Washington, D.C. He talked about his legislative agenda for the coming year and its relationship to the November 2010 elections.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/291975-102 2010-02-08T14:00:52Z

Representative Jeb Hensarling from Texas gave the weekly republican address and talked about President Obama's budget proposal, the economic impact of the stimulus package, and the increasing government debt.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/291975-101 2010-02-09T09:52:03Z

President Obama delivered his weekly address and urged Congress to pass his initiatives aimed at small business owners including a proposal to use the Troubled Assist Relief Program (TARP) for small business loans.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/291958-1 2010-02-08T13:35:45Z

President Obama talked about job creation and small business initiatives such as programs to extend lending programs through small banks to local small businesses.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/291929-1 2010-02-05T16:28:39Z

President Obama and others spoke at the annual National Prayer Breakfast. In his remarks he called for greater civility and understanding when engaging one another on matters of disagreement. He also talked about the power of faith to "unite people to serve the common good."

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/291859-2 2010-02-05T08:20:34Z

First Lady Michelle Obama, cabinet secretaries, and members of Congress met to talk about the problem of childhood obesity.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/291859-1 2010-02-03T15:34:04Z

President Obama held a town hall meeting at which he announced his plan to use $30 billion repaid by Wall Street banks under the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) to help community and local banks provide more loans to small businesses. He also talked about tax relief that small businesses received under the Recovery Act. He responded to questions from the audience.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/45598-1 2009-08-31T15:26:19Z

President Clinton announced a lifting of the ban against homosexuals<br /> in the military that would allow homosexuals to serve in the military<br /> if they remain celibate while serving. He was accompanied on stage<br /> by the vice president, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the leaders of<br /> the four branches of the military. <br /> <br /> The policy was later called...

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/291812-1 2010-02-02T12:31:38Z

Peter Orszag and Christina Romer spoke to reporters about the release of the proposed fiscal year 2011 federal budget. The $3.8 trillion federal budget included a $100 billion jobs package, more education spending, higher taxes on families earning more than $250,000 a year and deficit controls. Following brief remarks they answered questions from reporters.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/291817-1 2010-02-02T17:28:33Z

President Obama talked about his 2011 budget proposal, which was released earlier in the morning. The plan proposed a $3.8 trillion federal budget that included a $100 billion jobs package, more education spending, higher taxes on families earning more than $250,000 a year and deficit controls.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/291791-2 2010-02-01T09:26:33Z

Senator Susan Collins gave the republican response to the president&#039;s weekly address and talked about interrogation procedures used against the terrorist suspect in the attempted Christmas Day bombing on Detroit bound airliner flight number 253.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/291791-1 2010-02-01T09:25:39Z

In his weekly address, President Obama talked about the 5.7 percent Gross Domestic Product growth announced by the government this week and other economic matters. He included his initiatives to lower the federal deficit.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/291730-1 2010-02-05T16:56:48Z

President Obama spoke to House Republicans at their retreat in Baltimore. In his remarks he said he welcomed disagreement and debate, but called for genuine bipartisanship and asked for constructive ideas in confronting the nation&#039;s problems. Following his remarks he openly and frankly answered pointed questions from the Republican legislators. Topics ranged from health care, to energy...

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/291702-2 2010-01-29T12:38:47Z

Michelle Obama, Surgeon General Benjamin and others spoke about prevention of obesity. They also focused on a new campaign led by the surgeon general that included $650 million in economic stimulus money in wellness and prevention programs aimed at obesity and stopping smoking. Mrs. Obama said the solution to the obesity epidemic cannot come from government alone, and that everyone must be...

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/291702-1 2010-02-01T09:20:20Z

President Obama and Vice President Obama spoke at a town hall meeting at the University of Tampa Bob Martinez Sports Center. In his remarks he vowed to rebuild an economy in which &quot;businesses are hiring again.&quot; He also talked about his $8 billion proposal for high-speed rail grants. Following his remarks he responded to audience members&#039; questions.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/291656-1 2010-01-27T17:39:03Z

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http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/291656-2 2010-01-28T08:52:14Z

Robert Gibbs spoke to reporters and answered questions on a number of issues including curbing the national debt, deficit spending limits, President Obama&#039;s State of the Union address, and the future of health care reform.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/291630-2 2010-01-26T09:34:35Z

President Obama welcomed members of the 2009 NBA Champion Los Angeles Lakers to the White House and congratulated them on their success.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/291630-1 2010-01-26T08:18:45Z

President Obama and Vice President Biden announced new middle class economic initiatives at a meeting of the Middle Class Task Force. Among the proposals were expansion of the child-care-tax creditand caps on student loan payments. President Obama in his remarks said, &quot;We are going to keep fighting to renew the American dream and keep it alive not just in our time but for all time.&quot;

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/291630-3 2010-01-26T16:41:57Z

Robert Gibbs spoke to reporters and answered questions on a number of issues including new middle class assistance initiatives announced by the administration earlier in the day and former Obama campaign manager David Plouffe&#039;s return to oversee midterm elections.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/291557-1 2010-01-27T10:01:22Z

President Obama delivered remarks at a town hall meeting at Lorain County Community College in Elyria, Ohio. He talked about steps Congress and his administration have taken and plan to take to improve the economy and pledged, &quot;I will not stop fighting for you.&quot; He also addressed the Massachusetts special election for former Senator Ted Kennedy&#039;s seat. He said, &quot;I know folks...

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/291584-102 2010-01-26T10:47:49Z

Representative John Boehner of Ohio talked about unemployment and the job market, Scott Brown&#039;s victory this week in Massachusetts, and health care. He urged the Obama administration and congressional democrats to work together to help our country.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/291584-101 2010-01-26T10:47:15Z

President Obama talked about this week&#039;s Supreme Court decision that cleared the way for corporations to spend freely on political advertising.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/291517-2 2010-01-26T15:53:38Z

Robert Gibbs delivered the daily White House briefing. Austan Goolsby took questions about President Obama&#039;s announcement of new banking regulations. Mr. Gibbs responded to questions on a variety of topics including the state of health care legislation, the State of the Union address, the future of Guantanamo, unemployment, the climate conference in Copenhagen, and Massachusetts Senator-Elect...

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/291517-1 2010-01-22T13:36:10Z

President Obama announced new proposed banking regulations.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/291517-3 2010-01-25T13:14:40Z

President Obama delivered remarks on jobs and the economy to a delegation from the U.S. Conference of Mayors.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/291493-1 2010-01-21T08:35:12Z

President Obama spoke about steps to prevent federal contractors who don&#039;t pay their taxes from receiving new government contracts. According to the Government Accountability Office, thousands of federal contractors currently owe the government more than $5 billion in unpaid taxes.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/291443-2 2010-01-20T11:42:12Z

President Obama spoke about education and announced additional funding for the &quot;race to the top&quot; program. He delivered his remarks at at Graham Road Elementary School.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/291443-3 2010-01-21T12:04:02Z

Robert Gibbs spoke to reporters and answered questions about a number of topics including a special election for the U.S. Senate seat from Massachusetts, health care reform, and relief efforts in Haiti.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/291410-1 2010-01-19T14:20:57Z

President Obama attended services to commemorate the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King. He talked about his legacy and inspirations, and lessons learned from Dr. King and other civil rights leaders.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/291410-2 2010-01-19T09:10:51Z

President Obama spoke at a rally in support of Martha Coakley for United States Senate. The event was held at Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/291390-1 2010-01-19T14:21:41Z

President Obama announced that former Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush will lead fundraising for additional aid to earthquake victims in Haiti. In his remarks he stated, &quot;By coming together in this way, these two leaders send an unmistakable message to the people of Haiti and to the people of the world.&quot; Both former presidents made brief remarks.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/291380-102 2010-01-17T13:05:04Z

Representative Castle spoke about United States strategy in Afghanistan and restructuring the nations intelligence agencies.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/291380-101 2010-01-17T12:57:07Z

President Obama spoke about his proposed fees for large banks and financial institutions that benefited from the government assistance program known as TARP.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/291390-2 2010-01-18T13:17:28Z

Vice President Joe Biden talked with Haitian-Americans and political leaders about the U.S. commitment to help rebuild Haiti. He was joined by Homeland Security Janet Napolitano and Senator Bill Nelson.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/291361-2 2010-01-18T09:25:09Z

President Obama spoke to reporters about efforts to provide disaster relief and humanitarian assistance to earthquake victims in Haiti.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/291361-1 2010-01-20T14:34:02Z

Robert Gibbs spoke to reporters and answered questions on a number of issues including the presidents plans to campaign on behalf of Martha Coakley in Massachusetts, disaster relief for Haiti, and Internet operations in China.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/291320-1 2010-01-15T08:51:36Z

President Obama spoke to congressional leaders about the economy and efforts to reduce unemployment at a jobs summit held in the Capitol Visitor Center. He also spoke about disaster relief efforts in Haiti.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/291323-1 2010-01-15T08:18:39Z

President Obama delivered remarks on relief efforts to Haiti.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/291323-2 2010-01-15T08:54:41Z

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http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/291323-5 2010-01-15T09:03:39Z

Robert Gibbs spoke to reporters and answered questions on a number of topics, including earthquake relief efforts for Haiti, the President Obama&#039;s proposed bank assets fee, and reports of a tentative agreement with union leaders to tax high-cost insurance plans.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/291294-1 2010-01-15T17:24:52Z

President Obama announced actions to deliver humanitarian relief to Haiti. Port au Prince, Haiti, was struck by a 7.0 magnitude earthquake the previous day, the largest ever recorded in the region.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/291240-1 2010-01-13T13:17:59Z

Vice President Biden eulogized his mother, Jean Biden, at her funeral service in Delaware.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/291210-1 2010-01-12T14:45:32Z

Robert Gibbs briefed reporters and answered questions on a number of issues including banking executive bonuses, remarks by Senator Reid during the 2008 campaign, and the special Senate election in Massachusetts.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/291121-2 2010-01-08T13:02:30Z

Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano and John Brennan briefed reporters on new airline security guidelines in the aftermath of the attempted Christmas Day bombing of Northwest Flight 253. They also answered questions on a number of related issues such as intelligence failures leaking up to the incident, airport security measures, and continued threats posed by terrorists. Robert Gibbs...

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/291121-1 2010-01-12T11:17:47Z

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http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/291157-101 2010-01-11T11:58:01Z

President Obama spoke about jobs and the economy in his weekly address.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/291139-2 2010-01-12T11:17:02Z

President Obama delivered remarks on the U.S. economy. He announced $2.3 billion in tax credits for clean energy technology manufacturers. He also remarked on the latest unemployment statistics, released earlier in the day.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/291139-1 2010-01-11T10:02:20Z

Robert Gibbs spoke to reporters and answered questions about a number of topics including the earlier release of a jobs report, White House and government response to the attempted bombing of Northwest Flight 253, and questions being raided about Treasury Secretary Geithner.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/291097-2 2010-01-07T10:40:13Z

President Obama delivered remarks at and event honoring educators for awards received for excellence in mathematics and science teaching and mentoring. He also announced a $250 million initiative to train math and science teachers.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/291097-3 2010-01-07T14:34:43Z

Speaker Pelosi talked to reporters and answered questions about a meeting between Congressional leaders and the president on negotiating health care reform legislation.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/291097-1 2010-01-07T11:14:33Z

Robert Gibbs briefed reporters and answered questions on a number of issues including the investigation of the December 25, 2009 attempted airline bombing, and the announced retirement of Democratic Senators Dodd and Dorgan.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/291082-2 2010-01-07T12:42:11Z

President Obama delivered remarks following a meeting with national security advisers and other Cabinet officials on the attempted Christmas Day terrorist attack on Northwest Flight 253. In his remarks he attributed the incident to a &quot;mix of human and systemic failures&quot; in intelligence and reiterated his intention to close Guantanamo Bay prison.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/291082-1 2010-01-06T18:03:18Z

Robert Gibbs spoke to reporters and answered questions. Topics included health care legislation, the disposition of detainees at Guantanamo Bay, and President Obama&#039;s meeting new airport security guidelines following an attempted Christmas Day terrorist attack.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/291050-1 2010-01-04T16:24:45Z

President Obama returned to the White House following Christmas vacation in Hawaii.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/291016-101 2010-01-04T11:30:50Z

President Obama spoke about transportation security and the previous week&#039;s attempted attack on a airplane en route to Detroit.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/284008-1 2010-01-18T15:39:32Z

President Obama and congressional leaders gathered in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda for a ceremony marking the 200th anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln&#039;s birthday. in his remarks, President Obama said he felt &quot;a special gratitude&quot; and recalled Lincoln&#039;s words and actions in the closing days of the Civil War in which he insisted that no Confederate troops be punished. He also...

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/289686-1 2009-12-31T11:07:00Z

Former Senator Edward William Brooke was honored as the first African American to be elected by popular vote to the United States Senate, where he represented Massachusetts as a Republican member from 1967 to 1979.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/290961-1 2009-12-31T16:18:54Z

President Obama talked about the preliminary investigation into the attempted terrorist attack on Northwest Airlines Flight 253. He characterized the incident as a &quot;mix of human and systemic failures&quot; that was &quot;totally unacceptable,&quot; an outlined steps the administration was taking to review the incident and improve counterterrorism efforts.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/290955-1 2009-12-30T16:21:00Z

President Obama addressed the public on the attempted terrorist attack on Christmas Day on board an international flight from Amsterdam to Detroit. He talked about the two reviews he ordered: one on the terror watch-list and another on detection capabilities in order to take the necessary measures to prevent future acts of terrorism. He also addressed the outbreak of violence and protests in Iran...

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/290908-101 2009-12-28T13:47:52Z

President and Mrs. Obama delivered a Christmas message to the nation. In their remarks they praised service personnel and their families and asked Americans to show their support for the troops and other families in need.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/290410-2 2009-12-28T14:34:38Z

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http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/290900-1 2009-12-24T11:57:21Z

President Obama spoke about Senate passage of health care reform legislation by a 60-39 vote. He called th vote historic and said he looked forward to working with members as the bill made its way through the reconciliation process.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/290871-2 2009-12-23T09:31:44Z

President Obama spoke to reporters after a meeting with heads of several small and community banks. He also said he would stay at the White House until the Senate finishes work on health care legislation.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/290871-1 2010-01-05T11:40:01Z

Robert Gibbs delivered the daily White House briefing. Questions focused on the next steps in health care legislation. Other topics included U.S. bank lending and war supplemental funding.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/290830-1 2009-12-24T13:31:40Z

President Obama delivered remarks on making government more efficient and effective. He introduced the winner of the SAVE (Securing Americans Value and Efficiency) contest, Nancy Fichtner, a Veterans Administration employee from Colorado. He also spoke about the Senate 60-40 vote to limit debate on health care legislation.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/290814-1 2009-12-21T17:20:08Z

President Obama talked about the health care legislation being debated in the Senate. He also spoke about energy policy and global climate change.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/290778-1 2009-12-21T14:21:25Z

Foreign Leaders and Heads of State spoke at the global climate summit in Copenhagen.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/290736-1 2010-01-06T12:12:19Z

Robert Gibbs spoke to reporters and answered questions on a number of topics.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/290696-2 2009-12-22T10:37:14Z

President Obama spoke to reporters after a meeting on health care legislation with Senate Democrats. In his remarks he said that although differences remain over the details of the bill, Congress is &quot;on the precipice of an achievement that has eluded Congresses and presidents for generations.&quot;

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/290696-3 2010-01-06T14:32:09Z

Robert Gibbs spoke to reporters and answered questions on a number of topics. Topics included the movement of detainees at Guantanamo Bay to a prison in Illinois, the U.S. debt ceiling, and President Obama&#039;s meeting with Senate Democrats on health care legislation.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/290696-1 2009-12-22T10:35:47Z

President Obama spoke at a Home Depot in Alexandria, Virginia. He talked about home energy efficiency and jobs creation.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/290675-1 2009-12-15T10:38:56Z

Following their meeting with President Obama on financial service industry operations, bank executives spoke to reporters and answered questions.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/290675-2 2009-12-18T11:39:51Z

President Obama delivered remarks following a meeting with top bankers. He told them to explore every responsible way to increase the American economy, saying they are obliged to help repair the American economy.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/290675-4 2010-01-06T12:36:43Z

Robert Gibbs briefed reporters and answered questions on a number of topics. Topics included President Obamas meeting with bank executives earlier in the day.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/290643-1 2009-12-14T15:08:05Z

President Obama spoke about the eatae of the economy and job stimulus programs.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/290550-2 2009-12-10T11:01:56Z

Following a bipartisan meeting with members of Congress, President Obama spoke to reporters about job creation and economic stimulus programs.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/290550-3 2009-12-10T10:27:25Z

President Obama talked about funding for community health centers. In his remarks he spoke in favor of a health care compromise worked out between liberal and moderate Senate Democrats.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/290550-4 2010-01-06T12:40:43Z

Robert Gibbs briefed reporters and answered questions on a number of issues including Senate debate on health care reform and the president&#039;s remarks scheduled the following day in Oslo, Norway at the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/290507-1 2009-12-13T12:41:19Z

President Obama spoke about the state of the economy. He outlined a 4 point plan for creating jobs that would be funded in part by money left over from the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP). The plan included tax relief for small businesses, infrastructure funding, energy efficiency incentives, and expansion of safety net programs such as unemployment benefits.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/289819-10 2010-01-12T16:32:30Z

President Obama hosted the White House Tribal Nations Conference. The conference included leaders from the 564 federally recognized tribes. Cabinet secretaries spoke to participants and answered questions about a number of issues including economic development of reservations and tribal areas, improving education for Native American children, and health care issues.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/289819-8 2009-12-16T10:32:04Z

President Obama hosted the White House Tribal Nations Conference. The conference included leaders from the 564 federally recognized tribes. Justice Department and other officials spoke about cooperation between federal and tribal law enforcement agencies, improving housing and development on reservations, reducing the levels of violence in American Indian communities, and issues of tribal...

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/289819-3 2009-11-13T10:32:00Z

President Obama hosted the White House Tribal Nations Conference. The conference included leaders from the 564 federally recognized tribes. Secretary Salazar and others answered questions from tribal representatives on a number of issues including treaty obligations, health care, economic development, and education.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/290477-1 2009-12-08T15:14:37Z

President Obama spoke to reporters following a meeting with Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/290490-2 2009-12-07T11:14:48Z

Video of President Obama arriving for a Caucus meeting with Senate Democrats on Capitol Hill was shown.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/290459-1 2009-12-07T13:53:20Z

President Obama gave his weekly Internet address. He talked about the latest unemployment reports and his plans to unveil new jobs creation strategies.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/290419-2 2009-12-04T13:37:44Z

President Obama delivered closing remarks at a White House forum on jobs and economic growth. He talked about breakout sessions he had attended on infrastructure and clean energy. Following his remarks he asked members of the audience to talk about ideas discussed in the sessions they attended.<br /> <br /> Leading CEOs, small business owners, labor leaders, nonprofit heads and thinkers talked...

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/289819-4 2009-11-13T11:35:07Z

President Obama hosted the White House Tribal Nations Conference. The conference included leaders from the 564 federally recognized tribes.<br /> <br /> Cabinet secretaries spoke about a number of issues ranging from economic development to the use of natural resources.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/290440-1 2009-12-07T16:17:02Z

President Obama delivered remarks on the economy and job creation at Lehigh Carbon Community College in Schnecksville, Pennsylvania. He announced that the latest Labor Department statistics showed that the number of jobs lost in November 2009 was 11,000 and the unemployment rate fell to 10%. He stated, though, that, &quot;I still consider one job lost one job too many,&quot; and &quot;Good trends...

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/290441-1 2009-12-08T16:29:04Z

Vice President Biden met with Hungarian Prime Minister Gordon Bajnai. They talked about the war in Afghanistan and Hungary&#039;s commitment to troops there, the global economy, and energy security.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/290419-1 2009-12-04T15:38:39Z

President Obama delivered opening remarks at a White House forum on jobs and economic growth. He called for specific policy ideas from those in attendance and warned that resources for new programs are limited. Vice President Joe Biden and Labor Secretary Hilda Solis also spoke.<br /> <br /> Leading CEOs, small business owners, labor leaders, nonprofit heads and thinkers talked about ideas for...

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/290349-1 2009-12-04T10:29:49Z

President Obama delivered a nationally televised address from the United States Military Academy at West Point. He outlined the situation in the region and laid out his strategy and goals for international efforts in the war in Afghanistan, saying &quot;the [status quo] is not sustainable.&quot; To address the challenges ahead, he announced an order to deploy 30,000 more troops, detailed the Kabul...

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/290312-1 2009-12-03T16:29:30Z

Obama administration officials spoke to reporters and answered questions about the Obama administration efforts on HIV/AIDS issues. Among the issues addressed were lifting the U.S. ban on travel to the U.S. for HIV-positive persons, and efforts to combat homophobia associated with the disease. The event occurred on the eve of World AIDS Day.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/284917-1 2009-08-31T15:29:37Z

President Obama talked about his new, comprehensive strategy for Afghanistan and Pakistan. The plan called for 4,000 additional personnel to train Afghan security forces and increased U.S. control over daily operations in Afghanistan, reducing the role played by NATO. President Obama also talked about other aspects of Afghanistan policy including formation of a contact group on Afghanistan that...

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/290312-2 2009-12-01T09:31:08Z

Robert Gibbs briefed reporters and answered questions on a number of issues including the president&#039;s expected announcement on strategy in Afghanistan, as well as a security breach during a White House state dinner.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/290279-1 2009-12-31T12:30:45Z

First lady Michelle Obama received the official White House Christmas tree which was delivered to the North Portico of the White House by horse-drawn carriage. The 19 ft Douglas fir came from Shepherdstown, West Virginia. The tree was presented by Eric and Gloria Sundback, winners of the National Christmas Tree Association contest, who planted the tree in 1996. The tree would be on display in the...

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/290277-1 2009-12-01T16:28:08Z

President Obama delivered Thanksgiving greetings in his weekly address. He expressed gratitude to America&rsquo;s military men and women and their families, and give thanks for the nation&rsquo;s many blessings. He also discussed the steps his administration was taking to repair the damaged economy, so that next Thanksgiving, Americans across the country could give thanks for a brighter and...

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/290248-1 2009-11-30T10:35:37Z

At an annual White House event, President Obama pardoned the national Thanksgiving turkey in the Rose Garden.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/290227-2 2009-11-25T09:29:53Z

President Obama and Prime Minister of India Manmohan Singh held a joint news conference. President Obama in his introduction of the prime minister said that among the issues the two had addressed were global climate change, intelligence sharing, and trade, and declared, &quot;The relationship between the United States and India will be one of the defining partnerships of the 21st century.&quot; ...