8:01 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good evening. Nearly 10 years ago, America suffered the worst attack on our shores since Pearl Harbor. This mass murder was planned by Osama bin Laden and his al Qaeda network in Afghanistan, and…
Category: Speeches and Remarks
Emthonjeni Community Center Johannesburg, South Africa 3:51 P.M. (Local) MRS. OBAMA: So we brought a gift. We brought you lots of books, some of my favorite books, some of the President’s favorite books, some of Malia and Sasha’s favorite books. …
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Washington, D.C. 7:30 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody. It is wonderful to see so many great friends. To Amy and all those who helped to organize tonight’s dinner, I couldn’t be more grateful. Debbie Wasserman…
On Father’s Day weekend, President Obama reflects on his experience as a parent and discusses the challenges and necessity of being a good father.
South Lawn 7:20 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody! AUDIENCE: Hello! THE PRESIDENT: Welcome to the White House. First of all, I take full responsibility for the weather. (Laughter.) What a spectacular day for a congressional picnic. This is always…
1:06 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Thank you so much. This is a very cool experience because, you know, I’ve known and worked with KaBOOM! long before being First Lady when I was at Public Allies running an AmeriCorps national…
5:49 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, hello, hello! (Applause.) Thank you, everybody. Thank you. Everybody, please have a seat. I am going to be really quick, because I understand you guys have been hearing too many speeches and you’re…
7:36 P.M. PDT MRS. OBAMA: Well, that was so nice! Sheesh. (Applause.) Thank you so much. It is a real pleasure to be here with all of you tonight in this beautiful setting at the home of two of my…
Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport San Juan, Puerto Rico 11:43 A.M. AST THE PRESIDENT: Buenas tardes! (Applause.) It is good to be back in Puerto Rico. (Applause.) It is great to see so many familiar faces, so many advocates…
1:53 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody! (Applause.) Thank you. Thank you very much. Thank you. Thank you so much. Thank you. Thank you, everybody. Please, everybody, have a seat. Thank you. It is good to be back…
