All told, we’ve authorized the deployment of 17,500 National Guardsmen to respond to this crisis. So far, only about 1,600 have been activated. That leaves a lot of Guardsmen ready to help. And
THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. Before I answer a few questions, I just wanted to say a few words about the agreement we’ve reached on tax cuts. My number one priority is to do what&rs
We are living through a time of global economic challenges that cannot be met by half measures or the isolated efforts of any nation. Now, the leaders of the Group of 20 have a responsibility to take
Prepared Remarks of President Barack Obama Weekly AddressSaturday, April 4, 2009 In this new century, we live in a world that has grown smaller and more interconnected than at any time in history. Thr
THE PRESIDENT: Well, good morning, everyone. AUDIENCE: Good morning. THE PRESIDENT: We are gathered in the heart of our nation’s capital, surrounded by memorials to leaders and citizens who serv
THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. Before departing for（开往…） Asia this morning, I’d like to make a brief statement about the economy. Over the past 10 months, we’ve taken a num
This afternoon, President Obama commented on the news of Justice John Paul Stevens' retirement before he addressed the recent tragedy in West Virginia. The President recognized Justice Stevens as an &
PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, I just had an excellent discussion with President Lee and his team. Obviously we are marking the 60th anniversary of the Korean War and the extraordinary friendship and alliance
WEEKLY ADDRESS: President Obama Celebrates Independence Day and the American Spirit Remarks of President Barack Obama Weekly Address The White HouseJuly 4, 2009 Hello and Happy Fourth of July, everybo
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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
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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
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
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
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
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