Cabinet Room 1:08 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Well, this is my 17th meeting with my Cabinet; the first one in a second term. And, obviously, we’ve got some familiar faces, we have some new faces, we have some familiar faces…
Category: Speeches and Remarks
In his weekly address, President Obama tells the American people that a series of harmful budget cuts—called the sequester—have taken effect because Congress failed to act. Because Republicans in Congress refused to compromise to close tax loopholes for the wealthiest…
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 11:39 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. As you know, I just met with leaders of both parties to discuss a way forward in light of the severe budget cuts that start to…
McCormick Place Chicago, Illinois 11:41 A.M. CST MRS. OBAMA: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you so much. I am thrilled to be here today as we launch Let’s Move Active Schools –- this unprecedented effort to bring physical education back…
McCormick Place Chicago, Illinois 12:29 P.M. CST MRS. OBAMA: Isn’t this exciting? (Applause.) Oh my goodness. Thank you, Serena, Allyson, thanks to all the athletes. And let me just tell you, I wanted to take a moment before we got…
REMARKS BY THE FIRST LADY ON WALMART AND OTHER AMERICAN COMPANIES MAKING HEALTHY CHANGES Walmart Neighborhood Market Springfield, Missouri 4:11 P.M. CST MRS. OBAMA: Thank you all so much. (Applause.) You all can rest yourselves.…
United States Capitol 11:45 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Mr. Speaker, Leader Reid, Leader McConnell, Leader Pelosi, Assistant Leader Clyburn; to the friends and family of Rosa Parks; to the distinguished guests who are gathered here today. This morning, we celebrate…
Park Hyatt Hotel Washington, D.C. 7:39 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Please — I didn’t think they were going to do the music. (Laughter.) Andrew, thank you very much for your introduction and your leadership. I want to say…
2:08 P.M. CST MRS. OBAMA: Good afternoon, everyone. I am beyond thrilled to be back here in Mississippi. And I want to start by thanking Emma. I mean, first of all, I know she’s glad that’s over. (Laughter.) Now she…
Newport News Shipbuilding Newport News, Virginia 1:23 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Newport News! (Applause.) Well, it is good to see all of you here today. I want to thank your CEO, Mike Petters, for showing me around. I usually…
