State Department Washington D.C. 6:57 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Well, good evening, everyone. It is wonderful to see all of you. I want to publicly thank Deputy Secretary Bill Burns. For those of you who don’t know,…
Category: Speeches and Remarks
Newtown High School Newtown, Connecticut 8:37 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you, Governor. To all the families, first responders, to the community of Newtown, clergy, guests — Scripture tells us: “…do not lose heart. Though outwardly we…
The President says the nation’s thoughts and prayers are with those who lost a loved one during Friday’s tragic shooting in Newtown, CT.
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 3:15 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: This afternoon, I spoke with Governor Malloy and FBI Director Mueller. I offered Governor Malloy my condolences on behalf of the nation, and made it clear he will have…
Children’s National Medical Center Washington, D.C. 2:59 P.M. EST Q What are you getting for the President for Christmas? MRS. OBAMA: Oh. Well, I can’t tell. Look, they’re going to print it in the papers tomorrow. (Laughter.) What do you…
East Room 7:50 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Good evening, everybody. AUDIENCE: Good evening. THE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you for coming to the White House tonight to celebrate the sixth night of Hanukkah. (Applause.) It is truly an honor to host…
Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Washington, D.C. 2:35 P.M. EST MRS. OBAMA: Well, good afternoon, everyone. It is truly a pleasure, as always, to be here. I want to start by thanking Lieutenant General Osman for that very kind, gracious introduction. …
Daimler Detroit Diesel Plant Redford, Michigan 2:29 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Redford! (Applause.) It is good to be back in Michigan. (Applause.) How is everybody doing today? (Applause.) Now, let me just start off by saying we have something…
The National Building Museum Washington, D.C. 7:37 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Good evening, everybody, and let’s give it up for our host –- the tallest elf I’ve ever seen –- Conan O’Brien. (Laughter and applause.) We’re also grateful to all…
President Obama urges Congress to extend the middle class income tax cuts for 98 percent of Americans and 97 percent of small businesses without delay, making it clear that a balanced approach to deficit reduction means that Republicans in Congress…
