State Dining Room 11:00 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. Please have a seat. Well, last night, I signed legislation to reopen our government and pay America’s bills. Because Democrats and responsible Republicans came together, the first government shutdown…
Category: Speeches and Remarks
Oval Office 12:32 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, it’s wonderful to welcome Prime Minister Letta to the Oval Office. We have had a chance to get to know each other over the last several international summits that we’ve attended, and…
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 8:28 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good evening, everybody. Tonight, the Republicans and Democrats in Congress have come together around an agreement that will reopen our government and remove the threat of default from our…
East Room 2:15 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. Please have a seat. On behalf of Michelle and myself, welcome to the White House. Last month, the United States Army released a remarkable piece of video. It’s from the…
In this week’s address, President Obama discussed his meetings with members of Congress of both parties and the ongoing effort to reopen the government and remove the danger of default from our economy. The President urged Congress to pass a…
State Dining Room 3:16 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon. Over the past five years, America has fought its way back from the worst recession since the Great Depression. We passed historic reforms to prevent another crisis…
FEMA Headquarters Washington, D.C. 12:30 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: I’m here at FEMA for a couple of reasons. First of all, I want to thank Craig Fugate and his entire team, and the incredible workers who are here at FEMA. …
In this week’s address, President Obama said that Republicans in the House of Representatives chose to shut down the government over a health care law they don’t like. He urged the Congress to pass a budget that funds our government,…
M. Luis Construction Company, Rockville, Maryland 10:49 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody! (Applause.) Good to see all of you. Please, please have a seat. Well, hello, Rockville! Let me start by recognizing three public servants who fight hard every…
Rose Garden 1:01 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good morning, everybody. At midnight last night, for the first time in 17 years, Republicans in Congress chose to shut down the federal government. Let me be more specific: One faction, of one…
