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President Obama Speaks on the Washington Navy Yard Shooting
Posted by on September 16, 2013 at 6:01 PM EDTBefore delivering remarks on the economy, President Obama gives a brief statement about the tragic events at the Washington Navy Yard.
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Weekly Address: Pursuing a Diplomatic Solution in Syria
Posted by on September 14, 2013 at 5:30 AM EDTPresident Obama follows up on his speech to the nation on Tuesday and describes the possibility for a diplomatic solution in Syria, partially because of the credible threat of U.S. military force.
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Weekly Address: Calling for Limited Military Action in Syria
Posted by on September 7, 2013 at 6:00 AM EDTIn his weekly address, President Obama makes the case for limited and targeted military action to hold the Assad regime accountable for its violation of international norms prohibiting the use of chemical weapons.
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President Obama Meets with Congressional Leaders on Syria
Posted by on September 3, 2013 at 12:34 PM EDTPresident Obama meet with Congressional leaders to discuss the situation in Syria.
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President Obama Awards the Medal of Honor to Ty Carter
Posted by on August 26, 2013 at 4:19 PM EDTStaff Sergeant Ty Carter was one of 53 American soldiers who woke up the morning of October 9, 2009 as the outpost where they were stationed -- one of the most remote and vulnerable in Afghanistan -– came under attack by more than 300 Taliban fighters.
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Secretary of Defense Symposium on Traumatic Brain Injury
Posted by on June 19, 2013 at 10:33 AM EDTWhite House fellow, Anand Veeravagu discusses traumatic brain injury and Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel's Defense Symposium on Traumatic Brain Injury.
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President Obama Discusses the National Security Agency on Charlie Rose
Posted by on June 18, 2013 at 3:53 PM EDTPresident Obama sits down for a discussion with Charlie Rose and talks about the National Security Agency.
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Watch President Obama Discuss the NSA and Syria Tonight on Charlie Rose
Posted by on June 17, 2013 at 2:02 PM EDTPresident Obama sits down with Charlie Rose in the White House Library for a 45-minute interview on topics ranging from Syria to the National Security Agency
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Blue Star Families: Providing a Shining Example of Support for Military Families
Posted by on May 21, 2013 at 3:30 PM EDTBlue Star Families raises the awareness of the challenges of military family life with our civilian communities and leaders.
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A Stronger and Sustainable Military for the 21st Century
Posted by on May 17, 2013 at 5:50 PM EDTThe President and the Department of Defense are taking unprecedented steps to protect our environment, achieve significant cost savings, and give our military better energy options.
