Transcript: President Barack Obama, First Press Conference, February 9, 2009
Filed under: Afghanistan, Bailout Bill, Barack Obama, Economic Stimuls, Energy Policy, Joe Biden, National Security, Pakistan, Recession, Terrorism, U.S. Congress, U.S. Economy, U.S. Financial Crisis
(Source: CNN)
President Obama: Good evening, everybody. Please be seated.
Before I take your questions tonight, I’d like to speak briefly about the state of our economy and why I believe we need to put this recovery plan in motion as soon as possible.
Transcript: President George W. Bush Final Press Conference – January 12, 2009
Filed under: Bailout Bill, George W. Bush, Obama Transition, Recession, U.S. Economy, U.S. Financial Crisis
(Source: White House Press Office)
9:17 A.M. EST
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Tapper. We have been through a lot together. As I look through the room, I see Jake, Mike, Herman, Ann Compton. Just seemed like yesterday that — that I was on the campaign trail and you were analyzing my speeches and my policies. And I see a lot of faces that travel with me around the world and — to places like Afghanistan and Iraq and Africa. I see some new faces, which goes to show there’s some turnover in this business.
Transcript: Obama News Conference Announcing Environment and Energy Team | December 15
Filed under: Barack Obama, Energy Policy, Environment, Peak Oil
(Source: CQ Transcriptswire)
- SPEAKER: PRESIDENT-ELECT BARACK OBAMA
- STEVEN CHU, ENERGY SECRETARY NOMINEE
- LISA JACKSON, EPA ADMINISTRATOR NOMINEE
- NANCY SUTLEY, HEAD, COUNCIL FOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY-DESIGNATE CAROL BROWNER, ENERGY CZAR-DESIGNATE
- VICE PRESIDENT-ELECT JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR.
[*] OBAMA: Good afternoon, everybody.
Over the past few weeks, Vice President-elect Biden and I have announced key members of our economic and national security teams. In the 21st century, we know that the future of our economy and national security is inextricably linked with one challenge: energy.
So today we’re pleased to introduce the majority of the team that will lead our efforts on energy and the environment. I say the majority, because we are going to be doing separate announcements for the secretary of the interior, who’s going to have a lot to do on energy policy. And, obviously, interior or — transportation and agriculture will be important, as well. Read more
Transcript: IL Atty General News Conference | Blago ‘Unfit to Serve’ | December 12
Lisa Madigan Newser on Blagojevich Court Filing
(Source: Chicago Sun-Times)
MS. MADIGAN: Good afternoon.
This morning, my office filed pleadings with the Illinois Supreme Court, requesting that Governor Blagojevich be temporarily removed from office. In the alternative, we have asked that the Illinois Supreme Court declare that he is prevented from filling the U.S. Senate vacancy, acting on legislation, directing contracts, directing the activities of the Illinois State Finance Authority, directing the activities of the Toll Highway Authority, and directing the disbursement of state funds. Read more
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Transcript: President-Elect Barack Obama News Conference | The Economy and Paul Volcker | November 26, 2008
Filed under: Barack Obama, Obama Transition, U.S. Economy
(Source: CNN)
(JOINED IN PROGRESS)
BARACK OBAMA (D), PRESIDENT-ELECT: … It has been increasingly clear in recent months, and we saw some additional reports this morning, that we’re facing an economic crisis of historic proportions. And at this defining moment in our nation’s history, the old ways of thinking and the old ways of acting just won’t do. We’re called to seek fresh thinking and bold new ideas from the leading minds across America. Read more
