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Remarks by the President During Fort Bliss Army Base Visit
seen at 20:04, 31 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Press Gaggle by Deputy Press Secretary Bill Burton and Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications Ben Rhodes aboard Air Force One en route Fort Bliss, Texas
seen at 19:04, 31 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Briefing to the Press by Antony Blinken, National Security Advisor to the Vice President
seen at 00:04, 31 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President on the Economy
seen at 21:04, 30 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Lays the Foundation for a New Export Control System To Strengthen National Security and the Competitiveness of Key U.S. Manufacturing and Technology Sectors
seen at 18:04, 30 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Vice President Joe Biden in Iraq
seen at 18:04, 30 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Video Remarks by The President to the Department of Commerce Annual Export Controls Update Conference
seen at 18:04, 30 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President on the Fifth Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans, Louisiana
seen at 22:04, 29 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Weekly Address: President Obama: As the Combat Mission in Iraq Ends, We Must Pay Tribute to Those Who Have Served
seen at 12:04, 28 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by President Obama on the Promulgation of Kenya's New Constitution
seen at 00:04, 28 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Letter from the President to the Secretary of State Regarding Kyrgyzstan
seen at 00:04, 28 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Background on the President's Event in New Orleans for the Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina
seen at 19:04, 26 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Vice President Biden Announces 200,000 Homes Weatherized Under the Recovery Act
seen at 17:04, 26 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of President Obama's call with British Prime Minister Cameron
seen at 00:04, 26 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama to Deliver Back to School Speech September 14
seen at 22:04, 25 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of President Obama's Conference Call with His Economic Team
seen at 20:04, 25 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama and Administration Officials to Mark 5th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina with Travel to Gulf Coast, Project Site Visits
seen at 17:04, 25 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the Vice President on New CBO Report on Employment and Economic Impact of the Recovery Act
seen at 22:04, 24 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

FACT CHECK: John Boehner's Attacks on the President's Job Creation Agenda
seen at 20:04, 24 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by Vice President Joe Biden at the Recovery Act Innovation Report Event
seen at 19:04, 24 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by Vice President Joe Biden at the Veterans of Foreign Wars 111th National Convention
seen at 17:04, 24 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Vice President Biden Releases Report on Recovery Act Impact on Innovation
seen at 17:04, 24 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by President Obama on CARD Act Implementation
seen at 03:04, 24 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Weekly Address: President Obama Challenges Politicians Benefiting from Citizens United Ruling to Defend Corporate Influence in Our Elections
seen at 12:04, 21 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Press Briefing by Deputy Press Secretary Bill Burton and Assistant to The President for Counterterrorism and Homeland Security John Brennan
seen at 22:04, 20 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Letter from the President Regarding Budget Amendments for HHS
seen at 21:04, 20 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on World Humanitarian Day
seen at 17:04, 20 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Secretary of State Clinton to Hold Briefing on the Administration's Middle East Peace Process
seen at 17:04, 20 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Announces Recess Appointments to Key Administration Posts
seen at 22:04, 19 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Press Gaggle by Deputy Press Secretary Bill Burton aboard Air Force One en route Cape Cod, MA
seen at 21:04, 19 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Signs Illinois Disaster Declaration
seen at 20:04, 19 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on the Economy
seen at 20:04, 19 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at Florida Democratic Party Reception
seen at 08:04, 19 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Press Gaggle by Deputy Press Secretary Bill Burton Aboard Air Force One en route Miami, FL
seen at 22:04, 18 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at a Discussion with Ohio Families on the Economy
seen at 21:04, 18 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at Luncheon Reception for Governor Ted Strickland
seen at 21:04, 18 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Background on the President’s Events in Columbus, Ohio
seen at 18:04, 18 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Vice President Biden Announces Recovery Act Investments in Broadband Projects to Bring Jobs, Economic Opportunity to Communities Nationwide
seen at 18:04, 18 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at Fundraiser for Senator Patty Murray
seen at 03:04, 18 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of Vice President Biden’s Video Teleconference with British Deputy Prime Minister Nicholas Clegg
seen at 00:04, 18 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Signs Missouri Disaster Declaration
seen at 00:04, 18 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President After Roundtable With Local Business Leaders in Seattle, Washington
seen at 00:04, 18 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at Luncheon for Senator Patty Murray
seen at 00:04, 18 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Press Gaggle by Deputy Press Secretary Bill Burton Aboard Air Force One en route Seattle, WA
seen at 20:04, 17 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at DCCC Finance Event
seen at 19:04, 17 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at Luncheon for Mayor Tom Barrett
seen at 19:04, 17 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama to participate in NATO Summit in Lisbon November 19-20
seen at 18:04, 17 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama's Participation in Summit with European Union
seen at 17:04, 17 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Background On The President's Event in Seattle, Washington
seen at 14:04, 17 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President on Clean Energy Manufacturing
seen at 22:04, 16 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President on Clean Energy Manufacturing in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
seen at 20:04, 16 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Background on the President's Event in Wisconsin
seen at 18:04, 16 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of President Obama's Video Teleconference with President Karzai
seen at 17:04, 16 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement on the National Elections in Rwanda
seen at 17:04, 16 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Press Gaggle by Deputy Press Secretary Bill Burton Aboard Air Force One en route Wisconsin
seen at 17:04, 16 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at Iftar Dinner
seen at 17:04, 16 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President on Gulf Coast Recovery in Panama City, Florida
seen at 17:04, 16 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at Iftar Dinner
seen at 19:04, 14 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Weekly Address: President Obama Promises to Protect Social Security from Republican Plans to Privatize It
seen at 12:04, 14 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Notice from the President on the Continuation of Emergency Regarding Export Control Regulations
seen at 03:04, 14 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama to Honor NCAA Champion Student Athletes at the White House
seen at 03:04, 14 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Expected Attendees at the White House Iftar Dinner
seen at 03:04, 14 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on India's Independence Day
seen at 03:04, 14 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on Pakistan's Independence Day
seen at 03:04, 14 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on Korean Independence Day
seen at 03:04, 14 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Letter from the President on the Continuation of Emergency Regarding Export Control Regulations
seen at 00:04, 14 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 6080
seen at 20:04, 13 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of the President's Call with Russian President Medvedev
seen at 17:04, 13 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on the Passage of the Southwest Border Security Bill
seen at 00:04, 13 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 5872 and H.R. 5981
seen at 00:04, 12 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at the Signing of the Manufacturing Enhancement Act of 2010
seen at 22:04, 11 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on the Occasion of Ramadan
seen at 21:04, 11 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Signs Wisconsin Disaster Declaration
seen at 20:04, 11 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Signs Wisconsin Disaster Declaration
seen at 19:04, 11 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Vice President Joe Biden issues statement on the passing of former Senator Ted Stevens
seen at 17:04, 11 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 2765, H.R. 5874 and S. 1749
seen at 00:04, 11 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 1586
seen at 00:04, 11 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Signs Kansas Disaster Declaration
seen at 21:04, 10 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by President Obama on the Passing of Former Senator Ted Stevens
seen at 21:04, 10 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President on Teacher Jobs
seen at 19:04, 10 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at a DSCC Finance Event in Dallas, Texas
seen at 17:04, 10 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the Press Secretary on Senior Administration Officials Meeting with BP Executives Today
seen at 00:04, 10 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement of President Barack Obama on Secretary Gates Reform Agenda
seen at 00:04, 10 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President on Higher Education and the Economy at the University of Texas at Austin
seen at 22:04, 9 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the National Security Advisor General James Jones on the U.S. Response to Flooding in Pakistan
seen at 21:04, 9 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at a DNC Finance Event in Austin, Texas
seen at 21:04, 9 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President Honoring the Super Bowl Champion New Orleans Saints
seen at 17:04, 9 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement on National Security Advisor Jim Jones' visit to Colombia, August 6-8
seen at 14:04, 9 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Weekly Address: President Obama Highlights Benefits to Seniors Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
seen at 12:04, 7 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 4684 and S.1053
seen at 22:04, 6 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by President Obama on the 45th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act
seen at 21:04, 6 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President and Elena Kagan at Reception Honoring Her Confirmation
seen at 21:04, 6 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of the President's Call with British Prime Minister Cameron
seen at 18:04, 6 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President on Jobs and the Economy
seen at 18:04, 6 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Dr. Christina Romer, Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers, to Return to the University of California, Berkeley
seen at 17:04, 6 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at a DNC Finance Event in Chicago, Illinois
seen at 17:04, 6 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement from the First Lady on the Senate Passing Child Nutrition Legislation
seen at 00:04, 6 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President on Behalf of Alexi Giannoulias
seen at 00:04, 6 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President on the Senate Confirmation Vote
seen at 00:04, 6 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on the Constitutional Referendum in Kenya
seen at 20:04, 5 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President on the American Auto Industry and the American Economy
seen at 18:04, 5 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Names Three to Serve as U.S. Marshals
seen at 03:04, 5 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement Aboard Air Force One by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs en route Chicago, Illinois
seen at 03:04, 5 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President Honoring the 2010 Presidential Citizens Medal Recipients
seen at 00:04, 5 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on Senate Cloture Vote on FMAP and Teacher Jobs Funding
seen at 22:04, 4 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Administration Officials Continue Travel Across the Country Holding "Recovery Summer" Events, Project Site Visits
seen at 21:04, 4 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President in a Tele-Town Hall for Senator Bennet
seen at 21:04, 4 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President to the AFL-CIO Executive Council
seen at 21:04, 4 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Over 120 Recovery Act Broadband Projects to Bring Jobs, Economic Opportunity to Rural Communities
seen at 17:04, 4 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Honors Winners of the 2010 Citizens Medal
seen at 17:04, 4 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Signs Texas Disaster Declaration
seen at 14:04, 4 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of the President’s Meeting with AGOA Leaders
seen at 03:04, 4 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Fact Sheet: The President's Engagement in Africa
seen at 00:04, 4 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at Town Hall with Young African Leaders
seen at 00:04, 4 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 4861, H.R. 5051, H.R. 5099 and S. 1789
seen at 20:04, 3 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by NSC Spokesman Mike Hammer on the Detention of Article 31 Rally Participants
seen at 17:04, 3 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at a DNC Finance Event in Atlanta, Georgia
seen at 22:04, 2 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Facts and Figures on Drawdown in Iraq
seen at 19:04, 2 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at Disabled Veterans of America Conference in Atlanta, Georgia
seen at 19:04, 2 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Press Gaggle by Deputy Press Secretary Bill Burton aboard Air Force One en route Atlanta, Georgia
seen at 17:04, 2 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 5900
seen at 14:04, 2 August in Whitehouse Press Briefings.