Hi, and Merry Christmas. I’m honored to have the chance to speak with you and your family this year. Recently, we learned that our governments, working in concert, have created a system of worldwide m
Well, welcome to the White House,everybody. And that was one of the best introductions I’ve ever had. (Applause.) So we’re so proud of Kiara for the introduction and for sharing yourstory, and you’re
I once knew someone who spent a year in a plaster cast recovering from an operation on his back. He read a lot, and thought a lot, and felt miserable. Later, he realised this time of forced retreat fr
Dobriy Viecher Sochi! I am Ban Ki-moon, Secretary-General of the United Nations. My warmest greetings to IOC President Honorable Thomas Bach and all those gathered for the 22nd Winter Olympic Games! T
MRS. OBAMA: Hello! (Applause.) Well, hellothere. Yay, yay, yay! You guys rest. Sit yourselves down. Welcome to the White House – or the buildingacross the street from the White House. (Laughter.) It’s
THE PRESIDENT: Hello. My name is Shelly Ortiz -- oh, wrong page. (Laughter.) I was just teasing. I knew I wasn’tShelly Ortiz. (Laughter.) Everybody give Shelly a big round of applausefor the great wor
I thank Lord Mayor Woolf for her very kind words. I am deeply honoured and yet humbled. I would like to dedicate this award to the people of Singapore who have worked so hard to build our nation. Spec
Good afternoon,everybody. Over the lastseveral days, the United States has been responding to events as they unfold inUkraine. Throughout this crisis, we have been very clear about onefundamental prin
Thank you. Thank you very much. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Please,please, have a seat. Thank you. What a singular honor it is forme to be here today. I want to thank,first and foremost, the Johnso
Good afternoon, everybody, andhappy Thanksgiving. The office of the presidency --the most powerful position in the world -- brings with it many awesome andsolemn responsibilities. This is not oneof th
Your Excellency Prime Minister Yingluck ShinawatraITU Secretary-General Dr. Hamadoun TouréExcellencies,Ladies and gentlemen, I am pleased to send greetings to the Connect Asia-Pacific Summit, and I th
Good evening, everybody. Please have a seat. Have a seat. Well, welcome to the White House. Everybody looks fabulous. I am truly honored to be one of Michelle Obama’s guests tonight here at dinner. (L
It’s a New Year –and for Britain there can only be one New Year’s resolution—to stick to thelong-term plan that is turning our country around. When we came tooffice, our economy was on its knees. Thre
THE PRESIDENT: Hello everybody, and happy holidays. THE FIRST LADY: We know how busy this time of year is for everyone, so we’re not going to take much of your time. But we did want to take a moment t
Well, good evening,everyone. On behalf of Michelle andmyself, welcome to the White House. Thisis truly one of our favorite nights of the year, and not just because ofeveryone who visits the White Hous
In our lives -- in our joys andin our sorrows -- we’ve learned that there is “a time for every matter underheaven.” We laugh and we weep. We celebrate and we mourn. We serve in war and we pray for pea
(Applause.) Thank you very much. And I’m so late you probably thought you weregoing to hear from the 48th Vice President of the United States. (Laughter.) I apologize. I always, when I’mlate at home,
Thank you very much. Thank you for that warm welcome. Good day, everyone. Greetings to all of mycolleagues. Thank you, Minister Glover,Shelly, for your kind introduction. Greetings to everyone, toMini
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you so much. (Applause.) Everybody, please have a seat. Thank you. Well, it is wonderful to be here,and I always look forward to an opportunity to speak to some of our topbusiness
THE PRESIDENT: Hello, St. Paul! (Applause.) It is good to be back in Minnesota. (Applause.) AUDIENCE MEMBER: We love you! THE PRESIDENT: I love you back. That’s why I came here. Good to see you. Altho
