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During tough economic times, one of the toughest jobs to hold is as a construction worker. In almost any city or town in America, you’re likely to see buildings, projects, or roads left half-done after investments made by private enterprise or state and local governments based on expectations of a brighter economic future dried up. Meanwhile, there is a near-universal ...
President Obama on the Economy & Financial Reform The President speaks to the media about the strengthening economy and the necessity of financial regulatory reform after meeting with Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke at the White House. 【Transcript】 THE PRESIDENT: Well, I just had an excellent conversation with Chairman Bernanke. This is a periodic discussion that...
The President strongly urges both parties in Congress to pass the compromise on tax cuts, unemployment insurance, and job creation. Not doing so would hurt the middle class, those struggling to find work, and the economy itself. Remarks of President Barack Obama Weekly Address The White House December 11, 2010 Right now, there’s a big debate taking place in Washington that w...
President Obama speaks to the American Nurses Association about how the Affordable Care Act provides new investments that will help strengthen and grow the nation’s primary care workforce and improve the availability and quality of health care. 【Part 1】 Hello, everybody! All right, everybody have a seat. I got a lot to say here. (Laughter.) First of all, I want to just th...
The President marks the ninth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks as a National Day of Service and Remembrance to honor those who lost their lives. Today, we pause to remember a day that tested our country. On September 11, 2001, nearly 3,000 lives were lost in the deadliest attack on American soil in our history. We will never forget the images of planes vanishing into building...
Middle school and high school students from across the country descended on the State Dining Room at the White House today with their award-winning science fair projects in tow. From a robot that plays soccer to a smart toilet that conserves water and an innovative approach to treating cancer, these student projects represent most cutting edge science, technology and enginee...
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 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 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 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...
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 ...