THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody! (Applause.) Oh, it is good to be in L.A.! (Applause.) It is colder in D.C.at the moment, colder in Chicago, and 70-degree weather is something to bethankful for. And i
World AIDS Day is a hugely important moment—both here in Britain andaround the globe. It’s a moment to reflect on the progress made, but it’s also areminder of how much more we still have to do. In re
If you are one of the same sex couples getting married this weekend, I want to congratulate you and wish you the very best of luck. As you make your vows, you’ll be making history. Finally, after year
I’d like to say hello to everyoneparticipating in DEMO Fall in Silicon Valley! It’s really a privilege for me to share some thoughts with so manytalented young leaders. DEMO showcases the best of theb
Throughout my life, I’ve been inspired by the courage, success and determination of so many women - friends, family and colleagues. International Women’s Day is a chance for all of us to shout loudly
Thank you. Thank you very, verymuch. Thank you. Good morning. Thank you for an extraordinarily warm welcome,Charlottesville. I am really honored to be here. Senator Tim Kaine, thank youvery, very much
Today, we celebrate radio as a force for freedom of expression and pluralism, for all men and women. And especially women–who remain under-represented in news-making, in decision-making, and in media
THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Big Easy! (Applause.) Everybody, give it up for Nancy for that great introduction. (Applause.) It is good to be back in New Orleans. This is what passes for winter here in New Or
Thank you, everybody. (Applause.) All right. Well, thanks to myfriend, Lilly Ledbetter, not only for that introduction but for fighting for asimple principle: Equal pay for equalwork. It’s not that co
I want to send my best wishes to everyone celebrating Vaisakhi this year. This is a hugely important time for Sikhs across Britain and around the world, for them to come together with friends and fami
Thank you all and good afternoon alumni, graduates, families, friends, honored guests. For seven years now, it has been my assignment and my privilege to deliver an annual report to our alumni, and to
Mr. Speaker, Lord Speaker,Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister,Leader of the Opposition and distinguished guests: I am delighted to be with you today. A Chairde: Tá fíor-chaoin áthas orm bheith anseo
I want to wish Jewish Communities, within Britain and around the world, a happy and peaceful Passover. This is a time when families and friends gather round the Seder table to remember the struggles o
Over six years, Labor ran up a $667 billion debt on the nation’s credit card. Every single month this debt is costing us a billion dollars just to cover the interest bill. You didn’t ask for Labor’s l
I want to send my best wishes to everyone here taking part in Pride in London, especially all those volunteers who make it possible. Since I recorded last year’s message there has been one huge, histo
Thank you, Katie – and thank you to President Faust, the Fellows of Harvard College, the Board of Overseers, and all the faculty, alumni, and students who have welcomed me back to campus. I’m excited
Good afternoon, everybody. As you know, this weekend, I traveled to Afghanistan to thank our men and women in uniform and our deployed civilians, on behalf of a grateful nation, for the extraordinary
Later this year, Brisbane will host the leaders of the world’s biggest economies at the G20 summit. This year’s summit will focus on boosting economic growth – because stronger economic growth is the
I would like to congratulate the government and people of South Africa on your 20th year of democracy. Your peaceful and negotiated transition from the oppressive days of Apartheid to democracy in 199
THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. Happy Friday. I thought I’d take some questions, but first, let me say a few words about the economy. This morning, we learned that our economy created over 2
