East Room 2:57 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. Have a seat. Today, I had a chance to speak with John Boehner and congratulated Mitch McConnell on becoming the next Senate Majority Leader. And I told them both that…
Category: Speeches and Remarks
Baltimore War Memorial Building Baltimore, Maryland 5:02 P.M. EST MRS. OBAMA: You guys fired up? (Applause.) This looks like a good crowd ready to get this done. Hello, everyone. I am honored to be here. (Applause.) First of all, I…
Central High School Bridgeport, Connecticut 3:48 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Bridgeport! (Applause.) Are you fired up? AUDIENCE: Yes! THE PRESIDENT: Give it up for Dan Malloy, your outstanding governor! (Applause.) It’s good to be back in Connecticut. (Applause.) Give…
Liacouras Center Temple University Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 7:29 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Philly! (Applause.) Hello, Temple! (Applause.) Give it up for your next governor, Tom Wolf! (Applause.) We’ve also got one of the best senators in the country — Bob…
In this week’s address, the President highlighted the progress our economy is making, and the commonsense policies that could make it even stronger by ensuring that everyone who works hard has the opportunity to get ahead, especially women and working…
Wharton’s Field House Moline, Illinois 1:22 P.M. CDT MRS. OBAMA: Hey, everyone! (Applause.) Man, I’m glad to be home, even if it’s just for a second — we’ll see you guys after. It is really good to be back. And…
Wayne State University Detroit, Michigan 7:09 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Detroit! (Applause.) It’s good to be back in Michigan! (Applause.) It’s good to be back at Wayne State! (Applause.) Go, Warriors! Give it up for a Wayne State alum,…
Rhode Island College Providence, Rhode Island 11:24 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody! (Applause.) Can everybody please give Lisbeth a big round of applause? That was a great introduction. (Applause.) Happy Halloween, everybody. I see a lot of you came…
We deplore the intent of separatists in parts of eastern Ukraine to hold illegitimate so-called local “elections” on Sunday, November 2. If held, these “elections” would contravene Ukraine’s constitution and laws and the September 5 Minsk Protocol. As President Obama…
Wilbur High School New Haven, Connecticut 3:54 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Yes! (Applause.) Thanks so much, everyone. This is so exciting. I am beyond thrilled — hi, you guys. (Applause.) We’re going to get this done. I am…
