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Readout of the Vice President’s Call with Bahraini King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa to Discuss Egypt
seen at 22:04, 31 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

White House to Launch “Startup America” Initiative
seen at 18:04, 31 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 366
seen at 03:04, 31 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement from National Security Council Spokesman Tommy Vietor on Events Surrounding "Strategy 31" Protests
seen at 03:04, 31 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, 1/31/2011
seen at 00:04, 31 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of the President's Calls to Discuss Egypt
seen at 17:04, 30 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of the meeting of the President and National Security Advisor with Indian National Security Advisor Menon
seen at 17:04, 29 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of the President's Meeting on Egypt
seen at 17:04, 29 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Weekly Address: "America Will Win the Future by Out-Innovating, Out-Educating, and Out-Building Our Competitors"
seen at 12:04, 29 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of the Vice President's Meeting with the Colombian Vice President
seen at 19:04, 28 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at Families USA Health Action Conference
seen at 18:04, 28 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President on the Situation in Egypt
seen at 03:04, 28 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, 1/28/2011
seen at 00:04, 28 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

First Lady Michelle Obama Visits Fort Jackson, SC, to Highlight Intersection of Childhood Obesity and Military Readiness
seen at 22:04, 27 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the First Lady at Basic Training Graduation Ceremony
seen at 22:04, 27 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Voices of Health Reform: Kayla's Story
seen at 18:04, 27 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on the Killing of David Kato
seen at 00:04, 27 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on NASA Day of Remembrance
seen at 00:04, 27 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on International Holocaust Remembrance Day
seen at 00:04, 27 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, 1/27/2011
seen at 00:04, 27 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Signs California Disaster Declaration
seen at 22:04, 26 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
seen at 22:04, 26 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President on the Economy in Manitowoc, Wisconsin
seen at 21:04, 26 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Press Gaggle by Robert Gibbs en route Green Bay, Wisconsin
seen at 19:04, 26 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Vice President Biden Announces Plan to Put One Million Advanced Technology Vehicles on the Road by 2015
seen at 18:04, 26 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks of President Barack Obama at Orion Energy Systems – As Prepared for Delivery
seen at 18:04, 26 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama, Vice President Biden, Members of the Cabinet Fan Out Across the Country, Highlight Vision for Winning the Future
seen at 17:04, 26 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on India Republic Day
seen at 17:04, 26 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Names Six to United States District Court
seen at 00:04, 26 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Nominates Judge Henry F. Floyd for the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
seen at 00:04, 26 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of the meeting of the National Security Advisor with the Delegation from the Economic Community of West African States
seen at 00:04, 26 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Message from the President to the Senate
seen at 00:04, 26 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by NSC Spokesman Mike Hammer on the Inauguration of the Afghan Parliament
seen at 00:04, 26 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Message from the President regarding the annual renewal of the Cote d'Ivoire emergency
seen at 00:04, 26 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Notice from the President regarding the annual renewal of the Cote d'Ivoire emergency
seen at 00:04, 26 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
seen at 00:04, 26 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
seen at 00:04, 26 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
seen at 00:04, 26 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Excerpts from President Obama's State of the Union Address
seen at 17:04, 25 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

DECLARACIONES DEL PRESIDENTE EN DISCURSO SOBRE EL ESTADO DE LA NACIÓN
seen at 17:04, 25 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the First Lady at the National Mentoring Summit
seen at 17:04, 25 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Read-out of the President's Call with Russian President Medvedev, 1/25/2011
seen at 17:04, 25 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks of President Barack Obama in State of the Union Address -- As Prepared for Delivery
seen at 14:04, 25 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the Press Secretary on Egypt
seen at 14:04, 25 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks of President Barack Obama in State of the Union Address
seen at 08:04, 25 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

FACT SHEET: The State of the Union: President Obama's Plan to Win the Future
seen at 08:04, 25 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President in State of Union Address
seen at 08:04, 25 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, 1/24/2011
seen at 20:04, 24 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President, Mrs. Obama and Dr. Biden on the Presidential Studies Directive: Strengthening Our Military Families
seen at 19:04, 24 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Presidential Initiative Supports Military Families
seen at 17:04, 24 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Background on the President's PSD Event Today with the First Lady and Dr. Biden
seen at 17:04, 24 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Guest List for the First Lady's Box at the State of the Union Address
seen at 03:04, 24 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
seen at 00:04, 24 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on Roe v. Wade Anniversary
seen at 14:04, 22 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

WEEKLY ADDRESS: President Obama: “We Can Out-Compete Any Other Nation”
seen at 12:04, 22 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Honors Outstanding Science, Math, Engineering Mentors
seen at 22:04, 21 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President on the Economy in Schenectady, New York
seen at 21:04, 21 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs aboard Air Force One en route Schenectady, New York
seen at 19:04, 21 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

First Lady Michelle Obama Announces Collaboration with Walmart in Support of Let’s Move! Campaign
seen at 18:04, 20 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

REMARKS BY THE FIRST LADY DURING LET’S MOVE! WALMART ANNOUNCEMENT
seen at 18:04, 20 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

First Lady Michelle Obama to Surprise Visitors on White House Tour at 10:45 AM ET. LiveStream Here
seen at 17:04, 20 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at the 50th Anniversary of John F. Kennedy's Inauguration
seen at 14:04, 20 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, 1/20/2011
seen at 00:04, 20 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Governors: What They're Saying About the Affordable Care Act
seen at 22:04, 19 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Seniors Groups: What They're Saying About the Affordable Care Act
seen at 21:04, 19 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Patient Groups: What They're Saying About the Affordable Care Act
seen at 21:04, 19 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Press Conference with President Obama and President Hu of the People's Republic of China
seen at 21:04, 19 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

First Lady Michelle Obama Urges American Youth to Strengthen U.S. – China Ties
seen at 20:04, 19 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the First Lady at ther “100K strong” State Visit Event
seen at 20:04, 19 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by President Obama and President Hu in a Roundtable with American and Chinese Business Leaders
seen at 20:04, 19 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Health Care Providers: What They're Saying About the Affordable Care Act
seen at 18:04, 19 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Fact Sheet: U.S., China Sign Agreement to Establish Center of Excellence on Nuclear Security
seen at 17:04, 19 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Fact Sheet: U.S., China Partner to Counter Nuclear Smuggling
seen at 17:04, 19 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Fact Sheet: U.S. – China Cooperation on Climate Change, Clean Energy, and the Environment
seen at 17:04, 19 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

U.S. & China: Building a Positive, Cooperative, and Comprehensive Relationship
seen at 17:04, 19 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by President Obama and President Hu of the People's Republic of China in an Exchange of Toasts at State Dinner
seen at 17:04, 19 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

State Legislators: What They're Saying About the Affordable Care Act
seen at 17:04, 19 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

FACT SHEET: U.S.-China Commercial Relations
seen at 17:04, 19 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

FACT SHEET: U.S.-China Economic Issues
seen at 17:04, 19 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by President Obama and President Hu of the People's Republic of China at Official Arrival Ceremony
seen at 17:04, 19 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the First Lady at her “100K strong” State Visit Event
seen at 08:04, 19 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Obama Administration Officials: What They’re Saying About the Affordable Care Act
seen at 03:04, 19 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

U.S. - China Joint Statement
seen at 00:04, 19 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Expected Attendees at Tonight’s State Dinner
seen at 00:04, 19 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on Senator Lieberman’s Retirement
seen at 00:04, 19 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Mayors: What They're Saying About the Affordable Care Act
seen at 00:04, 19 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, 1/18/2011
seen at 21:04, 18 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on Senator Conrad's Retirement
seen at 19:04, 18 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama to Visit Manitowoc, WI
seen at 18:04, 18 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Fact Sheet: The President's Regulatory Strategy
seen at 17:04, 18 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the Vice President on the Passing of Sargent Shriver
seen at 14:04, 18 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on the Passing of Sargent Shriver
seen at 00:04, 18 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on the Affordable Care Act
seen at 00:04, 18 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
seen at 00:04, 18 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of the President's Call with President Mubarak of Egypt
seen at 00:04, 18 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President on Martin Luther King's Birthday
seen at 19:04, 17 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President and First Lady, Vice President and Dr. Biden, Cabinet Secretaries, Senior Administration Officials to Honor Martin Luther King, Jr., Day of Service
seen at 17:04, 17 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on the Special Tribunal for Lebanon Announcement
seen at 14:04, 17 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on Sudan
seen at 17:04, 16 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Weekly Address: President Obama: "Before We are Democrats or Republicans, We are Americans"
seen at 12:04, 15 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on Events in Tunisia
seen at 22:04, 14 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at a Memorial Service for Richard Holbrooke
seen at 22:04, 14 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of the President’s meeting with President Zardari of Pakistan
seen at 19:04, 14 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Vice President Biden Announces Bruce Reed as New Chief of Staff
seen at 17:04, 14 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

BACKGROUND BRIEFING BY SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICIAL ON THE VICE PRESIDENT'S TRIP TO AFGHANISTAN, PAKISTAN AND IRAQ
seen at 17:04, 14 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President and First Lady, Vice President and Dr. Biden, Cabinet Secretaries, Senior Administration Officials to Honor Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service
seen at 00:04, 14 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Reaching Out to the Cuban People
seen at 00:04, 14 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama’s Discussion with President Mikheil Saakashvili of Georgia
seen at 00:04, 14 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Press Briefing by Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner, National Security Advisor Tom Donilon, and Press Secretary Robert Gibbs Previewing the Upcoming State Visit of President Hu of China
seen at 00:04, 14 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by Vice President Biden to the U.S. Forces-Iraq Troops
seen at 21:04, 13 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, 1/13/2011
seen at 18:04, 13 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs Aboard Air Force One en route Andrews Air Force Base
seen at 14:04, 13 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Press Gaggle by Senator Gillibrand and Representative Wasserman Schultz Aboard Air Force One en route Andrews Air Force Base
seen at 14:04, 13 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Letter from the President regarding Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d))
seen at 00:04, 13 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of the President's Meeting with Prime Minister Hariri of Lebanon
seen at 18:04, 12 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President at a Memorial Service for the Victims of the Shooting in Tucson, Arizona
seen at 08:04, 12 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by Vice President Biden and Prime Minister Gilani of Pakistan
seen at 00:04, 12 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by President Barack Obama on the One Year Anniversary of the Earthquake in Haiti
seen at 22:04, 11 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the Press Secretary on President Obama meeting with the Prime Minister of Lebanon
seen at 22:04, 11 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by Vice President Biden and President Karzai of Afghanistan After Meeting
seen at 20:04, 11 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of the President’s call to King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia
seen at 03:04, 11 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Letter from the President regarding the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996
seen at 00:04, 11 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Background Briefing by Senior Administration Official on Air Force Two en route Kabul
seen at 21:04, 10 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by President Obama and President Sarkozy of France after Bilateral Meeting
seen at 21:04, 10 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of The President's Calls and Briefings
seen at 18:04, 10 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Vice President Biden Arrives in Afghanistan
seen at 17:04, 10 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction Submits Resignation
seen at 00:04, 10 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Calls for Moment of Silence for Victims of Shooting in Tucson, Arizona
seen at 22:04, 9 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on Sudan
seen at 22:04, 9 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President
seen at 21:04, 8 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of John Brennan's call with President Saleh of Yemen
seen at 17:04, 8 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

How Repeal Push is Playing: Editorial and Opinion Roundup
seen at 14:04, 8 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Weekly Address: President Obama Touts Benefits of Tax Cut Package to Take Place in the New Year
seen at 08:04, 8 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the Vice President
seen at 00:04, 8 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President on the Shootings in Tucson, Arizona
seen at 00:04, 8 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on H.R. 6523
seen at 22:04, 7 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President on the December Jobs Report and Economic Personnel Announcements
seen at 18:04, 7 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of the meeting of the National Security Advisor with Japanese Foreign Minister Seiji Maehara
seen at 03:04, 7 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President Announcing William M. Daley as White House Chief of Staff
seen at 21:04, 6 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of the Vice President's Meeting with Haitian-American Leaders
seen at 00:04, 6 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of the Vice President's Meeting with Japanese Foreign Minister Seiji Maehara
seen at 00:04, 6 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 1/5/11
seen at 22:04, 5 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

President Obama Announces Another Key Administration Post, 1/5/11
seen at 22:04, 5 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, 1/5/2011
seen at 21:04, 5 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on the Departure of Press Secretary Robert Gibbs
seen at 18:04, 5 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Tina Tchen to Join Office of the First Lady as Chief of Staff
seen at 18:04, 5 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
seen at 00:04, 5 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
seen at 00:04, 5 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Message from the President to the Congress Regarding the Census
seen at 00:04, 5 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Remarks by the President to the Travel Pool aboard Air Force One en route Andrews Air Force Base
seen at 18:04, 4 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the Vice President on the Departure of Chief of Staff Ron Klain
seen at 17:04, 4 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement on the visit of French President Sarkozy to the White House
seen at 17:04, 4 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of the meeting of the President and National Security Advisor with Chinese Foreign Minister Yang
seen at 03:04, 4 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the Press Secretary
seen at 00:04, 4 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Readout of the Deputy National Security Advisor's Recent Trip to Afghanistan
seen at 22:04, 3 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by The Press Secretary
seen at 18:04, 2 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on signing the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act
seen at 18:04, 2 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Statement by the President on the terrorist attacks in Egypt and Nigeria
seen at 19:04, 1 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.

Weekly Address: Democrats and Republicans Have Shared Responsibility to Move America Forward
seen at 12:04, 1 January in Whitehouse Press Briefings.