East Room 3:33 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. Please be seated. Well, welcome to the White House. The presentation of our nation’s highest military decoration — the Medal of Honor — is always a special occasion. But today,…
Category: Speeches and Remarks
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 10:45 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. In recent months, as the citizens of Ukraine have made their voices heard, we have been guided by a fundamental principle — the future of Ukraine…
Oval Office 11:12 A.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, I want to welcome President Abbas to the Oval Office. It was a year ago this week that I had the opportunity to visit the Palestinian Territories and very much appreciated the…
In this week’s address, President Obama highlighted the action he took this week to reward hard work by strengthening overtime pay protections. As part of this year of action, the President has ordered the Secretary of Labor to modernize our…
Oval Office 11:15 A.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, it is wonderful to have Taoiseach Kenny back here in the Oval Office. This is one of my favorite times of year because I’m able to join with our friends from Ireland…
Hilton Hotel Washington, D.C. 1:41 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Yay to everyone! (Applause.) Thank you so much. You all, rest yourselves. It is a pleasure to be here with all of you today. Let me start by thanking Larry, not…
East Room 5:12 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Hey, everyone, how are you? Welcome to the White House. (Applause.) And happy St. Patrick’s Day Week. In 1963, President Kennedy addressed the Irish Parliament and he said, and I…
East Room 2:27 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody, thank you. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Please. Thank you, guys. Please have a seat. Well, welcome to the White House. Before I get started, I just want to acknowledge…
South Court Auditorium 4:03 P.M. EDT GENERAL DEMPSEY: Okay, ladies and gentlemen, how are you this afternoon? (Applause.) Please hold your applause for the Muppets. No, not really. Hold your applause for the First Lady, who I will introduce here…
Roosevelt Room 4:17 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, it’s an honor for me to welcome these outstanding women members of Congress. And I think that over the last several weeks and months, what the American people have seen is my…
