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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 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 ...
President Obama’s Press Conference: “Let’s Find Those Areas Where We Can Agree” In a news conference in the East Room this afternoon, the President spoke openly about the lessons of the previous night’s elections, and his hope for working with the new Congress going forward. He made clear that he understood the profound frustrations and anxiety around the e...
As the President prepared for a meeting this morning with some of America’s top CEOs on ways to get the economy moving again, the Senate was preparing to pass the tax cut and unemployment insurance compromise, which they did by a wide bipartisan margin. The President explained why he hoped the House would do the same: THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. Today, the...
Weekly Address: Working Together on the Economy Ahead of the elections, the President says no matter what happens both parties must work together to boost the economy, and expresses concern about statements to the contrary from Republican Leaders. Remarks of President Barack Obama As Prepared for Delivery The White House October 30, 2010 Tuesday is Election Day, and here in...
“So my question is,” began a woman in the the backyard of John Nicholas and Nicole Armstrong, “I work for Fairfax County public schools, and I haven’t had a raise in two years and I may not even have a job next year — because I hear it’s going to get worse before it’s going to get better. Do you agree with that? Like, I mean, I know it’s — we’re...
The President to the UN General Assembly: “We Can Say That This Time Will Be Different” At the beginning of the President’s speech this morning to the United Nations General Assembly, the President spoke first of the great challenges facing America – an economy only now being brought back from the brink of total disaster, and defeating Al Qaeda. He spoke of what’...
In this week’s address, President Obama laid out a policy agenda that would strengthen our economy and create jobs right here in America by offering tax incentives to businesses that hire new employees, making the research and experimentation tax credit permanent and providing a tax cut for clean energy manufacturing. The President also wants to close tax loopholes worth bil...
With doctors facing deep cuts in their reimbursements from Medicare unless Congress acts to correct long-standing problems, the President calls on Senate Republicans to stop blocking the remedy and pledges to work toward a permanent solution. 【Transcript】 More than a decade ago, Congress set up a formula that governs how doctors get paid by the Medicare program. The intent...
The President urges Congress to pass legislation that will help remove obstacles to small business after meeting with small business owners at the Tastee Sub Shop in Edison, NJ. July 28, 2010. 【Transcript】 THE PRESIDENT: Well, I just had a terrific meeting with these small business owners here at Tastee Sub Shop. And I want to thank Dave and Carl for hosting us here today....
This morning the President welcomed everybody back from the Thanksgiving break, and said he was looking forward to tomorrow’s bipartisan meeting with Congressional leaders, making clear that “it’s time to get back to work.” Before talking about the news of the day, namely his call for cutting the deficit by freezing Federal employee pay, the President spoke...
President Obama calls on Congress to pass legislation to provide new tax credits and lending incentives that will help small businesses grow and create new jobs. 【Transcript】 Good morning, everybody. I just finished a meeting with these small business owners and a few of their workers. And we talked about some of the economic challenges facing these folks. And we talked ab...
奥巴马演讲:President Obama’s Address on the End of the Combat Mission in Iraq Having returned hours earlier from a conversation with troops at Fort Bliss, Texas – troops who had seen every phase of what has become one of America’s longest wars – the President spoke to the Nation for just the second time from the Oval Office to announce the end of America’s combat role ...
As part of the explosion of Recovery Act projects this summer and as a move towards a clean energy future, the President announces nearly $2 billion in conditional commitments to key solar companies. Learn more from the White House fact sheet. Remarks of President Barack Obama Saturday, July 3, 2010 Weekly Address Washington, DC This week, I spent some time in Racine, Wiscon...
The President spoke about what the Labor movement has meant for America: It was working men and women who made the 20th century the American century. It was the labor movement that helped secure so much of what we take for granted today. (Applause.) The 40-hour work week, the minimum wage, family leave, health insurance, Social Security, Medicare, retirement plans. The corne...
First Lady Michelle Obama explains the expanded mission of the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition – to encourage a healthy lifestyle that includes regular physical activity and good nutrition. 【Part 1】 Hi, everybody. Yay, we’re here, we’re doing it! (Applause.) It’s so exciting. I am thrilled. I have been waiting for this day for a long, long time, and...