Happy birthday, Canada. On this day 149 years ago, the people of this great land came together. There would no longer be an Upper Canada or a Lower Canada, a Canada West or a Canada East. Instead, the
Fifteen years ago, a September day that began like any other became one of the darkest in our nation's history. The Twin Towers were reduced to rubble. The Pentagon was in flames. A Pennsylvania f
Thank you. Oh, so nice to see you! Hi, especially on your grandfather's birthday. Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. It is typical, when invited to speak at a conference, to begin by saying, &quo
Assalam Alaikum! Hello, my friends! For the last month, Muslims around the world and here in Canada have fasted from dawn to sunset. Eid al-Fitr marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan – a time of
I want to join Boris in paying tribute to the Prime Minister. He has led this country with courage, dignity and grace. He and the Chancellor rebuilt our economy. He has made opportunity more equal in
Hi, everybody, and Happy Fourth of July weekend. On Monday, Michelle, Malia, Sasha, and I will celebrate the Fourth just like most of you – in the backyard. We'll hang out with family and friends,
Good morning, everybody. I want to say a few words about the explosions that occurred here in New York City and New Jersey and the other devices that have been found in New Jersey. I've been monit
I'm aware that not everybody in this country is happy. Indeed, a lot of young people have been wound up by scare stories and are actually very angry and very scared about their future. It's an
I am shocked and saddened by the horrifying attack in Nice last night. Our hearts go out to the French people, and to all those who have lost loved ones or been injured. While the full picture is stil
Hi, everybody. One of the most urgent challenges of our time is climate change. We know that 2015 surpassed 2014 as the warmest year on record – and 2016 is on pace to be even hotter. When I took offi
Good morning. Scripture tells us, "Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you…write them on the tablet of your heart." Secretary Carter, Chairman Dunford, outstanding members of our
On behalf of the whole country, I want to wish Team GB every success for this summer's Olympic Games in Rio. Four years ago, you won more medals than countries 10 times our size. Your sheer hard w
Hi, I'm Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa. Now consider this. On the first Senate bill debated in 2015 under a new Republican majority, the Senate considered more amendments, from both sides of the a
I'm Senator Lamar Alexander, from Tennessee. When Tennesseans woke up on Wednesday morning and opened up our state's largest paper, the front page headline read "Very Near Collapse."
Well, I'm so glad that I can stand here. It's my great, great honor to win this award. I first would like to thank Ken Liu – he is a great translator of my story. And I'd like to thank Lyn
President Obama: To begin with, I just want to say thank you to the outstanding officials behind me who have been on the ground, working 24/7 since this flood happened. It begins with outstanding lead
Welcome to the Treasury. Today, I want to reassure the British people, and the global community, that Britain is ready to confront what the future holds for us from a position of strength. That is bec
The first job of the federal government is to keep our country safe. And if we've learned anything over the past eight years, it's that the President's foreign policy is not doing the job.
By listening to the American people, Republicans have developed a positive agenda to get our country back on track. We're calling it A Better Way. A Better Way would not only restore American lead
On behalf of everyone in the Scottish Government, I'm delighted to send my warmest greetings to Muslims across Scotland who are celebrating Eid. I know that this year's Ramadan fast has been p
