Sheraton Hotel Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 3:37 P.M. EAT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, let me just express my appreciation to the Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Prime Minister Hailemariam, as well as all the leaders represented here. They have shown extraordinary leadership in…
Category: Speeches and Remarks
National Palace Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 1:47 P.M. EAT PRIME MINISTER HAILEMARIAM: Members of the press, ladies and gentlemen, I would like to once again welcome His Excellency, the President of the United States of America, to Ethiopia. We are honored…
Toast Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn of Ethiopia at State Dinner
National Palace Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 8:02 P.M. EAT PRIME MINISTER HAILEMARIAM: Your Excellency, the President of the United States of America, Mr. Barack Obama, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen: In the history of the relationship by Ethiopia and the United…
Los Angeles Coliseum Los Angeles, California 9:10 P.M. PDT MRS. OBAMA: Hello, everyone! (Applause.) I want to start by thanking Tim for that hug, for his words of encouragement, and for that wonderful introduction. Let’s give Tim a round of…
Los Angeles Coliseum Los Angeles, California 9:10 P.M. PDT MRS. OBAMA: Hello, everyone! (Applause.) I want to start by thanking Tim for that hug, for his words of encouragement, and for that wonderful introduction. Let’s give Tim a round…
Safaricom Indoor Arena Nairobi, Kenya 12:00 P.M. EAT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Hey! AUDIENCE: Hey! PRESIDENT OBAMA: Habari Zenu! (Applause.) Wakenya mpo? (Applause.) It is great to be back in Kenya. Thank you so much for this extraordinary welcome. I know it…
YALI Regional Leadership Center Kenyatta University Nairobi, Kenya 1:57 P.M. EAT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, this is a very good-looking group. (Laughter.) So it’s wonderful to be with all of you. My name is Barack Obama. (Laughter.) In case you didn’t…
WASHINGTON, DC — In this week’s address, the President spoke to the progress we have made in making our financial system stronger, safer, and more fair in the years since financial crisis. Five years ago this week our country enacted…
United Nations Compound Nairobi, Kenya 11:36 A.M. EAT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Now, one other thing I want to point out — so our Power Africa initiative has been leveraging private capital to invest in electrification all across the continent. And…
United Nations Compound Nairobi, Kenya 10:40 A.M. EAT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Please, please, everybody have a seat. Good morning! AUDIENCE: Good morning! PRESIDENT OBAMA: Tanga jumbo. Thank you so much, President Kenyatta, for your…
