The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Washington, D.C. 10:17 A.M. EDT MS. ROBERTS: Well, I am so excited that we get to do this again. MRS. BUSH: We did this last summer in Dar es Salaam. MS. ROBERTS: …
Category: Speeches and Remarks
State Department Washington, D.C. 6:14 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: As I think everyone knows by now, this first U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit has been the largest gathering we’ve ever hosted with African heads of state and government — and that includes…
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Washington, D.C. 3:20 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you so much. Thank you. Please be seated. Well, good afternoon, everybody. To Mayor Bloomberg, thank you — not only for the kind introduction, but to Bloomberg Philanthropies as…
South Lawn 9:02 P.M. PDT THE PRESIDENT: Good evening, everybody. Please have a seat. On behalf of Michelle and myself, welcome to the White House. This city, this house, has welcomed foreign envoys and leaders for more than two centuries. …
In this week’s address, the President discussed the new monthly jobs report and the fact that our economy created over 200,000 new jobs in July for the sixth straight month – the longest streak since 1997. To ensure this momentum…
2:45 P.M. EDT 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 200,000 new jobs…
South Court Auditorium 1:40 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody, hello! (Applause.) Thank you so much. Everybody, please have a seat. Welcome to the White House. The executive order I’ll sign in a few minutes is one that’s good for…
The Renaissance Hotel Washington, D.C. 12:56 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Thank you, everyone. (Applause.) Good afternoon. Thank you so much. Well, please, rest yourselves. (Laughter.) Good afternoon. Let us start by thanking Leon for sharing his story and for everything…
Department of Housing and Urban Development Washington, D.C.3 :50 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Now, let me start off by making two points. The first is, clearly, HUD has the rowdiest employees. (Applause.) I now realize that. …
East Room 8:02 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody. Please have a seat. (Applause.) Good evening, everybody, and welcome to the White House. Everybody looks wonderful. This is a truly special evening. And we are delighted to celebrate it…
