East Room 11:36 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you so much. (Applause.) Well, good morning, everybody. Secretary Napolitano, thank you for administering the oath and making it official. Director Mayorkas, distinguished guests, family and friends, it is a great pleasure…
Category: Speeches and Remarks
Three months after the tragic shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, President Obama says that the Senate has taken important steps forward to help protect our kids by reducing gun violence. The American people made their voices heard, and the Senate made progress to make…
Yad Vashem Jerusalem 10:22 A.M. IST THE PRESIDENT: “Unto them I will give my house and within my walls a memorial and a name…an everlasting name that shall not be cut off.” President Peres, Prime Minister Netanyahu, Chairman…
Al Hummar Offices Amman, Jordan 8:23 P.M. EEST HIS MAJESTY KING ABDULLAH: First of all, Mr. President, if you allow me, on behalf of myself and all Jordanians, to welcome you and your distinguished delegation back here in Jordan. I…
Muqata Presidential Compound Ramallah, West Bank 1:33 P.M. IST PRESIDENT ABBAS: (As interpreted.) In the name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate. Mr. President Barack Obama, I wish to warmly welcome you and your accompanying delegation to Palestine. Mr. President,…
Jerusalem International Convention Center Jerusalem 4:37 P.M. IST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Well, it is a great honor to be with you here in Jerusalem, and I’m so grateful for the welcome that I’ve received…
President’s Residence Jerusalem 8:15 P.M. IST PRESIDENT PERES: I think that’s the President’s remarks. Mr. President, can I read your speech? (Laughter.) They are mistaken. (Laughter.) President Barack Obama, my dear friend, let me say first, Bravo. Bravo, President. (Applause.) …
President’s Residence Jerusalem 5:10 P.M. IST PRESIDENT PERES: President Obama, it is a great privilege for me and for the people of Israel to host you here in Jerusalem. It was a real pleasure to sit with a true friend…
Maryland Fisher House IV Bethesda, Maryland 1:25 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Thank you, Crystal. It’s so good to be back. It’s good to see you guys. Are you having fun? CHILDREN: Yes. MRS. OBAMA: Are you ready…
8:30 P.M. IDT PRIME MINISTER NETANYAHU: Mr. President, Barack, it’s a great pleasure for me to host you here in Jerusalem. You’ve graciously hosted me many times in Washington, so I’m very pleased to have this opportunity to reciprocate. I…
