Forty-five years ago, we made a solemn（庄严的，严肃的） compact as a nation that senior citizens would not go without the health care they need. This is the promise we made when Medicare was born. And it&rsqu
Hi, everybody. This week, I visited a community college in Florida, where I spoke with students about what we need to do to make sure our economy rewards the hard work of every American. More specific
Remarks of President Barack ObamaAs Prepared for DeliveryThe White HouseOctober 30, 2010 Tuesday is Election Day, and here in Washington, the talk is all about who will win and who will lose – a
THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. I just concluded a productive discussion with the leaders of both parties in Congress. This was one of a series of regular meetings that I called for in the S
Hi, everybody. Here in America, we know the free market is the greatest force for economic progress the world has ever known. But we also know the free market works best for everyone when we have smar
THE PRESIDENT: Merry Christmas, everybody! This is one of our favorite times of the year in the Obama household, filled with family and friends, warmth and good cheer. That's even true when I spend al
This week, I traveled to Afghanistan—to thank our troops serving far from home, and to sign an historic agreement that will help us complete our mission and end the war. As Commander-in-Chief, n
Remarks of President Barack ObamaWeekly AddressThe White HouseAugust 28, 2010 On Tuesday, after more than seven years, the United States of America will end its combat mission in Iraq and take an impo
Hi, everybody. Today, our economy is growing and our businesses are consistently generating new jobs. But decades-long trends still threaten the middle class. While those at the top are doing better t
Hello, everyone. I’m speaking to you today from a Chrysler plant in Toledo, Ohio, where I just met with workers, including Jill. Jill was born and raised here. Her mother and step-father retired
THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Rockets! (Applause.) Thank you! (Applause.) Thank you, everybody. (Applause.) Everybody, have a seat, have a seat. Have a seat. It is good to be here today! (Applause.) I'm excit
It's been less than a week since the deadliest mass shooting in American history. And foremost in all of our minds has been the loss and the grief felt by the people of Orlando, especially our fri
Chip Reid. Q Thank you, Mr. President. Actually, I'm going to have to get my glasses out to read these -- THE PRESIDENT: That’s a bad sign there, Chip. (Laughter.) Q A little fine print -- a lit
Hi everybody. Last summer, I got a letter from a woman named Elizabeth Paredes from Tucson, Arizona. Elizabeth is the mom of a 3-year-old boy, and an assistant manager at a sandwich shop. She earns ab
Hi, everybody. I'm speaking to you today from Springfield, Illinois. I spent eight years in the state senate here. It was a place where, for all our surface differences in a state as perse as Illinois
Next week, the Senate will vote on the American Jobs Act. It’s a bill that will put more people to work and put more money in the pockets of working Americans. And it will provide our economy wi
Hi, everybody. Restoring the idea of opportunity for all requires a year of action from all of us. Wherever I can act on my own, I will-and whenever I can ask more Americans to help, I'll do that too.
Hi, everybody. Seven years after the worst economic crisis in generations, our economy continues to grow and create jobs. In fact, our businesses have created 13 million new jobs over the past five an
Q What does it feel like to be President? THE PRESIDENT: What does it feel like to be the President? You know, some days -- some days you're burdened by some really tough decisions. Some of you may ha
Remarks of President Barack ObamaAs Prepared for Delivery Weekly AddressThe White HouseJuly 24, 2010 This week, I signed into law a Wall Street reform bill that will protect consumers and our entire e
