Two important takeaways from the President's Weekly Address this morning. #1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act will start having an impact as soon as a few weeks from now, in the form of the
Hi, everybody. In this year of action, I said I'd do everything in my power to expand opportunity for more Americans. And this week, I took action to lift more workers' wages by requiring federal cont
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, Admiral Mullen, for that generous introduction and for your sterling service to our country. To members of our armed forces, to our veterans, to honored guests, and families
Hi, everybody. Our businesses have now added nearly 10 million new jobs over the past 52 months. The unemployment rate is at its lowest point since September 2008-the fastest one-year drop in nearly 3
REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENTIN COMMENCEMENT ADDRESSAT THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME University of Notre DameSouth Bend, Indiana 3:06 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, first of all, congratulations, Class of 20
THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. In a historic vote that took place this morning members of the Senate joined their colleagues in the House of Representatives to pass a landmark health insuranc
Remarks by the President at Signing of Presidential Memorandum on Fuel Efficiency StandardsRose Garden10:58 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. Good morning. Everybody, please have a seat
For centuries, in peace and in war, in prosperity（繁荣，兴旺） and in adversity（不幸，灾难）, Americans have paused at this time of year to gather with loved ones and give thanks for life’s blessings. This
THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. I just concluded结束，推断 a meeting with members of my national security team, including those from our intelligence, homeland security and law enforcement agenci
REMARKS BY PRESIDENT OBAMA AND PRESIDENT NAPOLITANO OF ITALY AFTER BILATERAL MEETING PRESIDENT NAPOLITANO: (As translated.) Good morning. President Obama will leave shortly, so this will be a very sho
Today President Obama made clear that as great as the demands on our government are, accountability will never fall by the wayside. First, this morning leaders from across the country descended upon W
In Brussels today at NATO Headquarters, Vice President Biden stated his purpose at the meeting: "I came to listen." What we want to learn is what your countries believe are working, what you
On the Holocaust Museum Shooting President Obama: I am shocked and saddened by today’s shooting at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. This outrageous act reminds us that we must remain vigilant
Hi, everybody. In the coming weeks, we face some important decisions about how to pay down（当场支付） our debt in a way that grows our economy and creates good jobs—decisions that will make a real di
All right. Young lady right here.Q Mr. President, I want to thank you for going to Latin America a couple weeks ago. And this is a great story where Ex-Im Bank and Gamesa worked together to supply ove
Today is India Republic Day, the 58th anniversary of India's independence and the adoption of its Constitution. Yesterday, President Barack Obama released a statement commemorating the holiday. He als
Q But has it improved the chances of something like Mideast peace, or has it made it more complicated in your mind? THE PRESIDENT: I think it offers an opportunity as well as a challenge. I think the
Q Okay. Thank you very much. I will express myself in French, if that is -- THE PRESIDENT: That's fine. Somebody will translate for me? Yes? Go ahead. Just make sure that you stop after each sentence,
Remarks of President Barack ObamaAs Prepared for DeliverySaturday, July 31, 2010Detroit, Michigan Hello everyone. I’m speaking to you from the GM auto plant here in Detroit, Michigan, where a ho
ELECTION NIGHTNovember 4, 2008 | Chicago, Illinois If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible; who still wonders if the dream of our founders i
