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President Obama urges the Senate to stand up for ordinary Americans and pass the DISCLOSE Act, a bipartisan bill passed by the House of Representatives which will require corporate political advertisers to reveal who’s funding their activities. 【Transcript】 THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. Tomorrow there’s going to be a very important vote in the Senate about how ...
Building Skills for America’s Future Today, President Obama announced the launch of a new initiative Skills for America’s Future – an effort to improve industry partnerships with community colleges to ensure that America’s community college students are gaining the skills and knowledge they need to be successful in the workforce. THE PRESIDENT: Have a seat, everybody....
The President announces that he has accepted the resignation of General Stanley McChrystal, that he will nominate General David Petraeus to take over command of troops in Afghanistan, and that the Administration remains unified in its commitment to victory in Afghanistan. 【Transcript】 Good afternoon. Today I accepted General Stanley McChrystal’s resignation as commander of...
With President Obama visiting troops in Afghanistan, Vice President Biden says Congress must extend both the middle class tax cuts and unemployment insurance for the sake of those families and the broader economy. Remarks of Vice President Joe Biden As Prepared for Delivery Weekly Address December 4, 2010 Hi, this is Joe Biden. I’m filling in for President Obama this weekend...
The President praises Congress for passing a financial reform package that brings new accountability to Wall Street and helps provide economic security to individuals, families and businesses. 【Transcript】 THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. With today’s vote in the Senate, the United States Congress has now passed a Wall Street reform bill that will bring greater ec...
President Obama holds a discussion on the economy with local families in the backyard of the Weithman family in Columbus, OH. 【Transcript】 THE PRESIDENT: Well, I am — I’m just thrilled to be here. And I want to thank Joe and Rhonda and the entire family for being such great hosts. And I want to thank all of you for taking the time to be here. I see the mayor o...
President Obama urges Congress to pass legislation that will help states avoid layoffs of emergency personnel and will save the jobs of 160,000 teachers across the nation in remarks from the Rose Garden. 【Transcript】 THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. One of the biggest challenges of this recession has been its impact on state and local communities. With so many Ameri...
The President was joined at Yongsan Army Garrison in Seoul, South Korea by an estimated 1,400 base personnel and families and several hundred Korean vets. It was a unique and meaningful way to spend Veterans Day, as the President made clear: THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Yongsan! AUDIENCE: Hoaa! (Applause.) THE PRESIDENT: Oh, it is wonderful to be here. Give another round of applau...
President Obama announces that the Department of Veterans Affairs, led by Secretary Shinseki, will begin making it easier for veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder to receive the benefits and treatment they need. Remarks of President Barack Obama As Prepared for Delivery Weekly Address July 10, 2010 Last weekend, on the Fourth of July, Michelle and I welcomed some of ...
President Obama speaks about the link between higher education and economic prosperity and calls on the United States to lead the world in the percentage of college graduates in remarks at the University of Texas. 【Transcript】 THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you. Thank you. Thank you, everybody. Hello, Austin! (Applause.) Hello, Longhorns! (Applause....
President Obama introduces Jacob Lew as his nominee to become director of the Office of Management and Budget. The President praises Lew for his role in balancing the budget when he led OMB from 1998 to 2001. 【Transcript】 THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon. Before I begin, I just want to note a breakthrough that we’ve had on our efforts to pass the most comprehensive reform of ...
President Obama speaks to the media after a Cabinet Meeting about the economy, national security and Iraq. The President also responds to a question about his upcoming meeting with General Stanley McChrystal. 【Transcript】 Well, we just finished up a Cabinet meeting with obviously a very wide-ranging agenda. One of the first things we talked about was the progress that we’r...
The President thanks the military personnel who have helped respond to the Deepwater BP Oil Spill and praises the military’s role in confronting the challenges we face as a nation at an event at the Naval Air Station in Pensacola, FL. 【Part 1】 Well, hello, Pensacola! (Applause.) It is great to be here. I want everybody, first of all, to give a big round of applause to Chi...
President Obama details the combined Federal response to the Deepwater BP Oil Spill and reassures residents that the region will bounce back and eventually return to normal after touring a staging facility in Theodore, AL. 【Part 1】 Good afternoon, everybody. I just had to — a chance to tour this staging facility here at Theodore along with Admiral Allen and Governor...
The President explains his push for exporting American goods in Asia, and urges Congress to address earmarks as a signal of fiscal reform. This weekend, I’m concluding a trip to Asia whose purpose was to open new markets for American products in this fast-growing part of the world. The economic battle for these markets is fierce, and we’re up against strong competitors. But ...
The President calls on Republicans in Congress to put scoring political points aside, and instead to focus on solving the problems facing the nation. At the time of this address, the Republican leadership is blocking progress on a bill to boost the economy, retain jobs for teachers and cops, and help people buy their first home; another bill which would hold oil companies ac...
President Obama holds a town hall meeting with Young African Leaders from over 50 countries about the future of Africa in an interconnected world and the role of the United States as a partner with African nations. 【Transcript】 THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you, everybody, please have a seat. Have a seat. Well, good afternoon, everybody. AUDIENCE:...
President Obama speaks to the AFL-CIO Executive Council Meeting about the need to pursue bold, new options for the economy rather than fall back to failed policies of the past. 【Transcript】 THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Thank you, everybody. Thank you. Thank you, everybody. Please have a seat. Thank you. It is good to spend my birthday with some good friends. (Laughter.) And ...
On the 75th anniversary of Social Security, President Obama promises to protect it from Republican leaders in Congress who have made privatization a key part of their agenda. He makes clear that, especially in light of the financial crisis, gambling Social Security on Wall Street makes no sense. Remarks of President Barack Obama As Prepared for Delivery August 14, 2010 Washi...
Vice President Joe Biden speaks on the end of combat operations in Iraq, the Administration’s commitment to Afghanistan, and our nation’s obligations to our veterans in remarks to the Veterans of Foreign Wars 111th National Convention in Indianapolis, IN. 【Transcript】 “Honor the dead by helping the living.” That’s what you’re all about. That’s what the VFW has always been ...