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April 27, 2009 REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT BARAK OBAMA HONORING THE 2008-2009 NCAA WOMEN'S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS, UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM WHITE HOUSE [South Portico] 2:20 P.M. EDT Hello, everybody. Please have a seat. Have a seat -- except you guys. You guys can't sit. (Laughter.) It is just wonderful to be here on this beautiful day. Congratulations to Coach Geno on just the incredible season that took place as a consequence of these extraordinary young women. I want to just say it is a thrill. This is one of my favorite things about the job. I am a big fan. I want to congratulate everybody who runs the UCONN program -- from the assistants to the trainers, to the students to the ticket-takers, and of course, the UCONN fans everywhere -- you should all be extraordinarily proud. And I want to thank again Coach, and his wife Kathy, for being here. Congratulations also on being Coach of the Year -- although when you're winning by an average of 30 points, it's not that hard of a selection to make. (Laughter.) And we are thrilled that you're going to be coaching the Women's Basketball team in the 2012 Olympics. You're going to do a great job. (Applause.) Under Coach Auriemma's leadership, this Huskies program has redefined excellence again and again: Six of the last 15 NCAA Titles, five undefeated regular seasons, three undefeated championship seasons, two 39-0 seasons. But for this team, an undefeated season just wasn't enough -- they became the first team in NCAA history, men or women's, to win every single game by double digits, which is just an unbelievable, unbelievable statistic. (Applause.) I want to congratulate also Maya, who is here -- Maya Moore -- there you are. Raise your hand. Naismith Award, National Player of the Year, and an equally impressive achievement -- Maya was one of only five players chosen nationwide as first-team Academic All-American. So give it up for Maya. (Applause.) Renee Montgomery -- where's Renee? There you are, Renee, holding the ball -- for winning the Honda Sports Award that recognizes the top women's player in the country not just for athletics, but also academics, leadership, and willingness to give back to her community; and to all the players who make a true team. It's clear these women have a competitive streak -- from what I understand, they have trouble sometimes turning off that competitive streak. I've heard that "Movie Pictionary" gets pretty fierce among the women here. (Laughter.) But Coach Geno and each of these women also understands that being champion doesn't stop when you step off the court. Just last week, these ladies were recognized by the NCAA for top academic performance as a team. And over the course of 24 seasons, Coach Auriemma's teams have a 100-percent graduation rate. That is worthy of some applause. (Applause.) They also spend time off the court in service to others. "Geno's Cancer Team" -- and I'm wearing a bracelet that I just got, right here, I want to show it off -- raises money to fight cancer. And these young women visit pediatric patients, mentor at-risk youth to show they can make something of themselves, and give their time to folks in the communities who need it most. All of this makes the Storrs community stronger; it makes the state of Connecticut stronger; it makes our country stronger -- and I know this team gets a lot out of it in return. I also want to say something as a father. You know, it was this program in the mid-1990s as much as anything that helped propel women's basketball into the national consciousness. And thanks to players like each of these women and those who came before them, our young women today look at themselves differently, especially tall young women, like my daughters. My girls look at the TV when I'm watching Sports Center and they see women staring back. That shows them that they can be champions, too. And so, as a father, I want to thank all of you. Thank you to all the NCAA female athletes who work hard day in, day out to set a positive example to which our daughters can all aspire -- to be healthy and active, to be part of a team. Finally, I understand that Coach Auriemma has promised to go 40-0 next season. (Laughter.) So, Coach, if that happens, I guarantee you that you will be welcome back at the White House. (Laughter.) All right, give them a big round of applause. (Applause.) END 2:27 P.M. EDT

U.S. Mission to Capture or Kill Osama Bin Laden

U.S. PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA
White House Photography By Pete Sousa, May 1, 2011

"U.S. President Barack Obama listens during one in a series of meetings discussing the mission against Osama bin Laden, in the Situation Room of the White House."
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U.S. PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA, U.S. VICE PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN & NATIONAL SECURITY TEAM
White House Photography By Pete Sousa, May 1, 2011
President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden, along with members of the national security team, receive an update on the mission against Osama bin Laden in the Situation Room of the White House. Seated, from left, are: Brigadier General Marshall B. “Brad” Webb, Assistant Commanding General, Joint Special Operations Command; Deputy National Security Advisor Denis McDonough; Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton; and Secretary of Defense Robert Gates. Standing, from left, are: Admiral Mike Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; National Security Advisor Tom Donilon; Chief of Staff Bill Daley; Tony Binken, National Security Advisor to the Vice President; Audrey Tomason Director for Counterterrorism; John Brennan, Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism; and Director of National Intelligence James Clapper. Please note: a classified document seen in this photograph has been obscured.

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WASHINGTON- It was a night of mixed emotions about a historic day which lifted the burden of unspeakable losses of life in America. Spontaneous crowds gathered to pay tribute to the Obama administration and that of preceding administrations, which sought to apprehend Osama Bin Laden.

The extraordinary effort of the United States of America has defeated its twentieth century arch-enemy.

“It is an historic night” one of two young black-women said, proudly waving a large America flag on the corner of Laffette Park across from the White House. I had asked them why they were compelled to come to the park across from the White House. We came in from Virginia. Where did you come from? Washington, DC, I said, I am a fifth-generation Washingtonian.

My initial reaction was one of concern because of the evil intensions of those who may seek revenge. The possibility of blow back and revenge is a real concern. But the need to rid the earth of Bin Laden’s unkind intentions and inflammatory discourse or plan was relevant.

Unlike the youthful enthusiasm of students gathered in the park from near-by George Washington University, Howard University and Georgetown University; there were quiet persons in the park observing the enthusiasm.

The need to protect the citizens of the United States of America continues.

Standing up to evil is very complex. One must always resist it, with all ones soul, heart and efforts. The activities of the special military forces of the United States of America were quite remarkable.

“Osama Bin Laden lived by the sword and he died by the sword”, one man said.

U.S. PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA
White House Photography By Pete Sousa, May 1, 2011
President Barack Obama makes a point during one in a series of meetings in the Situation Room of the White House discussing the mission against Osama bin Laden. National Security Advisor Tom Donilon is pictured at right.
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U.S. PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA
White House Photography By Pete Sousa, May 1, 2011

President Barack Obama talks with members of the national security team at the conclusion of one in a series of meetings discussing the mission against Osama bin Laden, in the Situation Room of the White House. Gen. James Cartwright, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is seen on the screen.
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U.S. PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA
White House Photography By Pete Sousa, May 1, 2011

President Barack Obama talks on the phone in the Oval Office before making a statement to the media about the mission against Osama bin Laden. The President made a series of calls, including to former Presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton and others, to inform them of the successful mission.
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VICE PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN, SECRETARY CLINTON, LEON PANETTE, ADMIRAL MIKE MULLEN, TOM DONILON & JAMES CLAPPER
White House Photography By Pete Sousa, May 1, 2011
Senior administration officials listen as President Barack Obama delivers a statement in the East Room of the White House on the mission against Osama bin Laden, May 1, 2011. Seated, from left, are: James Clapper, Director of National Intelligence; National Security Advisor Tom Donilon; CIA Director Leon Panetta; Admiral Mike Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton; and Vice President Joe Biden. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

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"PRECISE SPECIAL OPERATIONS TO APPREHEND OSAMA BIN LADEN"
Posted By Karen Ann Carr
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Posted by Karen Carr Ecstasy Media Inc at 5/3/2011 12:21 AM

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