North Portico 1:30 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody, and happy Thanksgiving. The office of the presidency — the most powerful position in the world — brings with it many awesome and solemn responsibilities. This is not one of…
Category: Speeches and Remarks
On March 9, 2007, American citizen and retired FBI Agent Robert Levinson went missing during a business trip to Kish Island, Iran. Today, Mr. Levinson becomes one of the longest held Americans in history. As we approach the upcoming holiday…
Private Residence Beverly Hills, California 7:47 P.M. PST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody. (Applause.) Well, I am just thrilled to be back in California, thrilled to be back in LA, and thrilled to be with my great friend, Magic Johnson —…
Private Residence Beverly Hills, California 9:16 P.M. PST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) All right, everybody. Have a seat. That’s enough. That’s enough. (Laughter.) Now, let me clarify something. First of all, there was valet parking — (laughter) —…
DreamWorks Glendale, California 12:50 P.M. PST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody! (Applause.) Oh, it is good to be in L.A.! (Applause.) It is colder in D.C. at the moment, colder in Chicago, and 70-degree weather is something to be thankful for. …
Private Residence Seattle, Washington 7:24 P.M. PST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you! Thank you, guys. (Applause.) Sit down. You already did that. Thank you. Thank you, everybody. Have a seat. Have a seat. Well, first…
Betty Ong Chinese Recreation Center San Francisco, California 11:55 A.M. PST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody! (Applause.) Well, hello, San Francisco! (Applause.) It is great to be back in California. It is great to be with all of you. I love…
San Francisco Jazz Center San Francisco, California 1:35 P.M. PST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, hello, hello! (Applause.) Thank you. Everybody, have a seat. Have a seat. Have a seat. It is good to be back in San Francisco. (Applause.) Love this…
In his weekly address, President Obama says our economy is moving in the right direction. We have cut our deficits by more than half, businesses have created millions of new jobs, and we have taken significant steps to reverse our…
East Room 2:24 P.M. EST MRS. OBAMA: Well, hello, everyone. (Applause.) AUDIENCE: Hello. MRS. OBAMA: Welcome to the White House — again! (Laughter.) This is a good time. We are excited to have…
