South Lawn 11:35 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody! Everybody, have a seat. Have a seat. I got a few things to say here. First of all, it’s great to see you as we kick off the 2014 baseball season. …
Category: Speeches and Remarks
Rose Garden 4:19 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Everybody, please have a seat. Thank you so much. Welcome to the White House. Six months ago today, a big part of the Affordable Care Act kicked in as healthcare.gov and state insurance…
In this week’s address, Vice President Biden discusses the importance of raising the federal minimum wage. It’s good for workers, it’s good for business, and it would help close the gender pay gap, as women make up more than half…
Ritz Carlton Riyadh, Saudi Arabia THE PRESIDENT: For the press, I just wanted to let everybody know Dr. Al Muneef was a recipient of the International Women of Courage Award that the State Department annually presents to women who…
Villa Madama Rome, Italy 4:18 P.M. CET PRIME MINISTER RENZI: Good afternoon, everybody. Thank you so much. And obviously, thank you so much, President Obama, because for me it’s a very great pleasure to host here in Villa Madama President…
Waregem, Belgium 11:17 A.M. CET HIS MAJESTY KING PHILIPPE: Mr. President, we are deeply moved to stand here with you amidst the graves of brave American soldiers who gave their lives for our freedom. We remember and honor all those…
Council of the European Union Brussels, Belgium 2:42 P.M. CET PRESIDENT VAN ROMPUY: Good afternoon. It has been a great pleasure to welcome President Obama to this EU-U.S. Summit in Brussels. We meet at a hugely important moment, certainly for…
The Hotel Brussels, Belgium 5:33 P.M. CET PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, let me just say how much I appreciate the opportunity once again to meet with Secretary General Rasmussen. I have to say that in the entire time that he has…
Palais des Beaux Arts Brussels, Belgium 6:16 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Thank you so much. Thank you. (Applause.) Please, please have a seat. Good evening. Goede avond. Bonsoir. Guten abend. (Applause.) Thank you, Laura, for that remarkable introduction. Before she…
Chengdu, China 10:50 A.M. CST MRS. OBAMA: (Applause.) Ni hao. It is truly a pleasure to be here at the Number Seven School. Thank you so much for your warm welcome. Now, before I get started, on behalf of myself…
