East Room 5:03 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you! (Applause.) Thank you very much. Everybody, have a seat. Have a seat. Welcome to the White House, and congratulations to the Kentucky Wildcats on your 8th national championship. (Applause.) Eighth national…
Archive: May 4, 2012
11:35 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: What I’m going to be talking about today is obviously financing college educations. And I tell a story about how both Michelle and I, we had to rely on student loans and grants and…
Washington-Lee High School Arlington, Virginia 11:53 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Generals! (Applause.) Hello, Virginia! (Applause.) Well, let me first of all say, following Amirah is kind of tough. (Laughter.) She is really good. Give her a big round of…
Broward College Commencement Fort Lauderdale, Florida May 4, 2012 As Prepared for Delivery Good afternoon, everyone! It’s wonderful to be here in Fort Lauderdale to celebrate such an important day with all of you. Thank you, President Armstrong, for that…
During his May 3-4 visit to Moscow, National Security Advisor Tom Donilon discussed next steps in U.S. – Russia relations, including cooperation on security and economic issues. National Security Advisor Donilon’s constructive and wide ranging meetings with President-elect Putin, Security…
On Wednesday, May 9th, as part of their “In Performance at the White House” series, the President and First Lady will host a concert in the East Room honoring songwriters Burt Bacharach and Hal David, who will be awarded the…
Today, the President will travel to Washington-Lee High School in Arlington, Virginia, to speak with students and their parents about the need to prevent interest rates on federal subsidized student loans from doubling on July 1. While at the school,…
