Roosevelt Room 12:35 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Earlier this year, I launched something we’re calling “My Brother’s Keeper,” and I think that many of you recall me talking in very personal terms about someone who grew up without a…
Category: Speeches and Remarks
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:50 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. How are you? You obviously heard earlier from the President in this room and he took some of your questions, so perhaps that means…
FEMA Headquarters Washington, D.C. 2:18 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: We’re here at FEMA’S National Response Coordination Center to get an update on this year’s preparations for hurricane season, which begins on Sunday. I want to thank Secretary Jeh Johnson as…
East Room 11:19 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: As a dad, when you — Tori’s parents are here. And I have to imagine they are awfully proud of this remarkable young lady, and we really appreciate you taking the time to…
U.S. Military Academy-West Point West Point, New York 10:22 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Thank you. And thank you, General Caslen, for that introduction. To General Trainor, General Clarke, the faculty and staff…
Villanova University Commencement Villanova, Pennsylvania Father Donohue, thank you for that honor. Thank you, Dr. Hicks, for that very kind introduction. Good afternoon, everyone! It’s wonderful to be here at Villanova to celebrate such an important day with each one…
East Room 12:13 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Welcome to the White House Science Fair! (Applause.) I love this event. (Laughter.) This is one of my favorite things all year long. Before I begin, I want to recognize some people who…
1:50 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Hello, everyone. Welcome. Have you all been here for a little bit? It’s good to have you. Welcome to the White House. And thank you all for your outstanding work every day on behalf of…
Joint Operating Center Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan 9:25 P.M. AFT THE PRESIDENT: I just want to take a few minutes to say thank you to all of you. The main reason I took this trip — in addition to bringing…
Arlington National Cemetery Arlington, Virginia 11:38 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Please be seated. Thank you, Secretary Hagel, for your introduction and for your lifetime of service — from a young Army sergeant in…
