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President Barack Hussein Obama II's Public Statements on Military Personnel

Barack Obama II
Full Name: Barack Hussein Obama II
Office: President, Democratic
First Elected: 11/04/2008
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Michelle; 2 Children: Malia, Sasha
Birth Date: 08/04/1961
Birth Place: Honolulu, HI
Home City: Chicago, IL
Religion: United Church of Christ

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May 16, 2013 Remarks by the President After Meeting on Sexual Assault in the Military Washington, DC
April 17, 2013 Remarks by the President Welcoming the Wounded Warrior Project's Soldier Ride Washington, DC
April 11, 2013 Remarks by the President at Presentation of the Medal of Honor to Chaplain Emil J. Kapaun, U.S. Army Washington, DC
March 25, 2013 Remarks by the President at a Naturalization Ceremony for Active Duty Service Members and Civilians Washington, DC
March 19, 2013 President Obama Announces A Key Administration Post Washington, DC
March 19, 2013 Statement by the President on the 10th Anniversary of the Iraq War Unknown
June 15, 2012 Letter to Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) Unknown
May 23, 2012 Remarks by the President at the Air Force Academy Commencement Colorado Springs, CO
May 16, 2012 Remarks by the President at Medal of Honor Ceremony to Specialist Leslie H. Sabo, Jr. Unknown
April 27, 2012 Remarks by the President and First Lady at Fort Stewart, Georgia Hinesville, GA
April 23, 2012 Statement by the President on Department of Defense Initiatives to Combat Sexual Assault in the Military Unknown
March 6, 2012 Press Conference by the President Unknown
Feb. 29, 2012 Remarks by the President, the Vice President, Secretary Panetta, and General Dempsey at Dinner in Honor of the Armed Forces who Served in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn and their Families Washington, DC
Jan. 26, 2012 Remarks by the President on American-Made Energy Las Vegas, NV
Jan. 26, 2012 Remarks by the President on American Energy, Aurora, Colorado Aurora, CO
Jan. 5, 2012 Remarks by the President on the Defense Strategic Review Washington, DC
Dec. 31, 2011 Statement by the President on H.R. 1540 Unknown
Dec. 14, 2011 Remarks by the President and First Lady on the End of the War in Iraq Fort Bragg, NC
Dec. 12, 2011 Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister al-Maliki of Iraq in a Joint Press Conference Unknown
Nov. 21, 2011 Remarks by the President and the First Lady at Bill Signing Unknown
Nov. 10, 2011 President Obama Nominates Professor Scott L. Silliman and William B. Pollard, III to Serve on the US Court of Military Commission Review Washington, DC
Oct. 19, 2011 Remarks by the President and the First Lady on the American Jobs Act and Joining Forces Hampton, VA
Sept. 30, 2011 Remarks by the President at the "Change of Office" Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Ceremony Fort Myer, VA
Aug. 30, 2011 Remarks by the President at 93rd Annual Conference of the American Legion Minneapolis, MN
July 22, 2011 Statement by the President on Certification of Repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell Washington, DC
July 12, 2011 Remarks by the President in Presenting the Medal of Honor to Sergeant First Class Leroy Arthur Petry Washington, DC
June 30, 2011 Remarks by the President and Secretary Gates at Armed Services Farewell Tribute in Honor of Secretary Gates Washington, DC
June 15, 2011 Remarks by the President to Military Fathers and Their Children Washington, DC
June 15, 2011 Letter from the President to Congressional Leadership on the War Powers Resolution Washington, DC
June 7, 2011 Remarks by President Obama and Chancellor Merkel in a Joint Press Conference Washington, DC
May 30, 2011 Remarks by the President at a Memorial Day Service Washington, DC
May 30, 2011 Remarks by the President in Department of Defense Personnel Announcements Washington, DC
May 25, 2011 Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Cameron of the United Kingdom in Joint Press Conference in London, United Kingdom London, United Kingdom
May 11, 2011 Durbin, Reid, Menendez, 30 Others Introduce the DREAM Act Washington, DC
May 6, 2011 Remarks by the President and the Vice President to the Troops at Fort Campbell, KY Fort Campbell, KY
May 4, 2011 Remarks by the President Welcoming the Wounded Warrior Project's Soldier Ride Washington, DC
May 2, 2011 Remarks by the President Awarding the Medal of Honor to Private First Class Anthony Kaho'ohanohano and Private First Class Henry Svehla Washington, DC
April 28, 2011 Remarks by the President in a Personnel Announcement Washington, DC
April 12, 2011 Remarks by the President, the Vice President, the First Lady, and Dr. Biden at Launch of "Joining Forces" Initiative Washington, DC
March 28, 2011 Remarks by the President in Address to the Nation on Libya Washington, DC
March 22, 2011 Remarks by President Obama and President Funes of El Salvador in Joint Press Conference San Salvador, El Salvador
March 21, 2011 Remarks by President Obama and President Sebastian Pinera of Chile at Joint Press Conference Santiago, Chile
March 18, 2011 Remarks by the President on the Situation in Libya Washington, DC
March 11, 2011 News Conference by the President Washington, DC
March 3, 2011 Remarks by President Obama and President Calderón of Mexico at Joint Press Conference Washington, DC
Jan. 24, 2011 Remarks by the President, Mrs. Obama and Dr. Biden on the Presidential Studies Directive: Strengthening Our Military Families Washington, DC
Dec. 22, 2010 News Conference by The President Washington, DC
Dec. 20, 2010 The Christian Science Monitor - In Historic Vote, Senate Moves to End 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Washington, DC
Dec. 17, 2010 Remarks by the President and Vice President at Signing of the Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal Act of 2010 Washington, DC
Dec. 16, 2010 Overview of the Afghanistan and Pakistan Annual Review Washington, DC

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