2010 - 2009

Statement by the President on the Senate Vote on the DREAM Act(119 KB - 12/20/2010)
A 12/18/10 statement by President Obama on the disappointing vote in the Senate on the DREAM Act, declaring that his Administration will not give up on the DREAM Act, or on the important business of fixing our broken immigration system. AILA Doc. No. 10122067.
AILA Doc. No. 10122067.
Statement by the President on House Passage of the DREAM Act(35 KB - 12/9/2010)
Statement by President Obama congratulating the House for voting to approve the DREAM Act, and urging the Senate to do the same so that he can sign the DREAM Act into law as soon as possible. AILA Doc. No. 10120960.
AILA Doc. No. 10120960.
President Obama Takes Question on Immigration Reform at New Mexico Discussion(113 KB - 10/7/2010)
Transcript of remarks by President Barack Obama at a Backyard Discussion in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The remarks include a response to a question taken on comprehensive immigration reform. AILA Doc. No. 10100762.
AILA Doc. No. 10100762.
Statement by the President on Passage of the Southwest Border Security Bill(50 KB - 8/13/2010)
An 8/12/10 statement by President Obama on the passage of the southwest border security bill, H.R. 6080. The news release includes a fact sheet on the Administration’s southwest border security strategy. AILA Doc. No. 10081362.
AILA Doc. No. 10081362.
Transcript of Remarks by the President on Comprehensive Immigration Reform(96 KB - 7/1/2010)
President Obama issued remarks calling for both parties to come together to fix a broken immigration system and implement comprehensive reform that demands accountability from government, from businesses, and from individuals. AILA Doc. No. 10070132.
AILA Doc. No. 10070132.
Readout of the President's Meeting with Governor Brewer of Arizona(70 KB - 6/3/2010)
The White House released a statement on President Obama’s meeting with AZ Governor Brewer, which addressed border issues and comprehensive immigration reform. Regarding AZ law SB1070, the President reiterated his concern with the measure. AILA Doc. No. 10060370.
AILA Doc. No. 10060370.
White House Statement on President’s Meeting with Senate Republican Conference(51 KB - 5/25/2010)
The White House Press Secretary issued a statement on the President’s meeting with the Senate Republican conference that included brief remarks on immigration. AILA Doc. No. 10052578.
AILA Doc. No. 10052578.
Transcript of President Obama’s 05/05/10 Remarks on AZ Law and CIR(44 KB - 5/10/2010)
Transcript of President Obama’s remarks at the White House Cinco de Mayo reception includes discussion of the recently passed AZ law and comprehensive immigration reform. AILA Doc. No. 10051068.
AILA Doc. No. 10051068.
Transcript of President Obama's 4/28/10 Remarks on CIR Prospects (5/5/2010)
Transcript of President Obama's remarks aboard Air Force One in response to a reporter's question on his commitment to pushing forward on immigration reform. AILA Doc. No. 10050563.
AILA Doc. No. 10050563.
Statement by President Obama on Senate CIR Proposal Outline(241 KB - 4/30/2010)
President Obama issued a brief statement on the proposal outlined in the Senate on 04/29/10 to fix our nation’s broken immigration system. AILA Doc. No. 10043034.
AILA Doc. No. 10043034.
President Obama Issues Statement Praising the Bipartisan Immigration Reform Framework(229 KB - 3/18/2010)
President Obama issued a statement on the bipartisan immigration reform framework proposed by Senators Schumer and Graham. The President called the framework "promising" and pledged to do everything in his power to forge a bipartisan consensus this year on this issue. AILA Doc. No. 10031830.
AILA Doc. No. 10031830.
President Obama Issues Statement on Meetings on Immigration Reform(33 KB - 3/12/2010)
President Obama issued a statement on meetings with Senator Schumer, Senator Graham, and grassroots leaders on immigration reform. AILA Doc. No. 10031267.
AILA Doc. No. 10031267.
White House Announcement on Final Rule to End HIV Travel Ban (11/2/2009)
On 10/30/09, President Obama announced the elimination of the HIV entry ban at the signing of the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act of 2009. The President stated that on 11/2/09 his Administration will issue a final rule to repeal the ban. The final rule is effective on 1/4/10. AILA Doc. No. 09110262.
AILA Doc. No. 09110262.
Alan Bersin To be Nominated for CBP Commissioner(797 KB - 9/23/2009)
On 9/23/09 President Obama announced his intent to nominate Alan D. Bersin for CBP Commissioner. Bersin is currently the Assistant Secretary for International Affairs and Special Representative for Border Affairs in DHS. AILA Doc. No. 09092360.
AILA Doc. No. 09092360.
President Obama's Remarks Following June 25 Meeting on Immigration Reform with Congressional Leaders(94 KB - 6/26/2009)
The White House released President Obama's remarks following a meeting on June 25, 2009 with congressional leaders to discuss immigration reform, in which he expresses his administration's support for CIR. He also notes that USCIS will soon be implementing some technology initiatives, including changes to its website. AILA Doc. 09062667.
AILA Doc. No. 09062667.
President Obama's Remarks in Nominating Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court(100 KB - 5/26/2009)
On May 26, 2009 the White House announced that President Obama is nominating Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the U.S. Supreme Court. AILA Doc. No. 09052667.
AILA Doc. No. 09052667.
Nomination of Alejandro Mayorkas Sent to Senate(82 KB - 5/21/2009)
On 5/20/09 the White House announced that President Obama sent the nomination of Alejandro N. Mayorkas, to be Director of United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of Homeland Security, to the Senate. AILA Doc. No. 09052166.
AILA Doc. No. 09052166.
White House Summary of Immigration-Related Funding in the FY2010 Budget(41 KB - 5/7/2009)
Summary prepared by the White House of proposed changes in immigration-related funding in the President’s recently released FY2010 budget. AILA Doc. No. 09050766.
AILA Doc. No. 09050766.
White House Fact Sheet on Changes in U.S. Policy Towards Cuba (4/15/2009)
On 4/13/09 the White House released a fact sheet outlining changes in U.S. policy towards Cuba, including changes on travel restrictions of family members to Cuba. AILA Doc. No. 09041561.
AILA Doc. No. 09041561.
White House Press Release on DHS Reform Agenda(53 KB - 3/5/2009)
A 3/4/09 White House press release provides an overview of DHS's reform agenda, which lists areas in which the department is looking to make improvements, including the transfer of administrative and program management functions from contractors to employees. AILA Doc. No. 09030568.
AILA Doc. No. 09030568.
President Obama Releases FY10 Budget Proposal (2/27/2009)
On 02/26/09, President Obama unveiled the proposed FY10 budget for the federal government. Visit the Office of Management and Budget to read the entire budget, or review fact sheets on the budget. AILA Doc. No. 09022768.
AILA Doc. No. 09022768.
President-Elect Obama on Gov. Richardson’s Withdrawal from Nomination (1/6/2009)
Statements of President-elect Barack Obama and Governor Bill Richardson following Richardson’s decision to withdraw his name for nomination as the next Secretary of Commerce. AILA Doc. No. 09010661.
AILA Doc. No. 09010661.

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