Austan Goolsbee of the Council of Economic Advisers answers questions about the economy and the President's vision for continuing economic growth and furthering recovery. September 8, 2010.
In the inaugural event of the White House Dance Series, First Lady Michelle Obama welcomes dancers, students and other guests to the White House to honor Judith Jamison's career as a dancer, choreographer and artistic director of the Alvin Ailey Dance Theater. September 7, 2010.
President Obama extends his warm wishes for Rosh Hashanah. Rosh Hashanah marks the beginning of the Jewish spiritual calendar and the birth of the world.
President Obama speaks about his commitment to America's workers and the middle class and explains his plan to create jobs and boost the economy by investing in the nation's infrastructure. September 6, 2010.
The President talks about his fight to make America work for the middle class and make sure hard work is rewarded -- rather than greed and recklessness.
President Obama comments on the release of employment figures for August, noting that while the private sector created 67,000 new jobs last month, his Administration continues to make the economy and employment its top priority. September 3, 2010.
President Obama, President Mubarak of Egypt, King Abdullah of Jordan, Prime Minister Netanyahu of Isreal, and Palestinian Authority President Abbas speak about achieving peace in the Middle East following bilateral meetings and a working dinner at the White House. September 1, 2010.
President Obama expresses optimism after meeting with the leaders of Israel, the Palestinian Authority, Jordan and Egypt, resuming direct negotiations towards a more peaceful Middle East.
Vice President Joe Biden speaks during a ceremony at Camp Victory in Iraq marking the end of combat operations and the beginning of a new "advise and assist" role for U.S. forces. September 1, 2010.
President Obama and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel make statements to the press condemning the recent attacks near Hebron after holding a bilateral meeting in the Oval Office. September 1, 2010.
A behind the scenes look as President Obama visits troops at Fort Bliss in El Paso, TX on August 31, 2010 prior to his Oval Office address on the end of combat operations in Iraq. (Public Domain)
Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications Ben Rhodes answers your questions about the end of the combat mission in Iraq. August 31, 2010.
President Obama announces the end of the combat mission in Iraq and discusses the future of the U.S. commitment to helping build a stable Iraq in an address to the nation from the Oval Office. August 31, 2010.
President Obama travels to Fort Bliss, TX to discuss the end of combat operations in Iraq and to thank the troops who have served and continue to serve to fulfill the mission in Iraq. August 31, 2010.
The President talks about his Administration's focus on moving the economy forward and urges Congress to pass legislation that will benefit small businesses in remarks to the press after meeting with his economic team at the White House. August 30, 2010.
President Obama speaks about the efforts New Orleans and the Gulf Coast have made to recover in the five years since Hurricane Katrina and talks of his Administration's commitment to restore the area in the wake of Katrina and the BP Oil Spill. August 29, 2010.
With the end of combat operations in Iraq days ahead, the President salutes our troops for their service and pledges to fulfill America's commitment to them as veterans.
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