President Obama lays out his priorities for the coming discussion about tax cuts, calling for compromise but making clear he cannot accept $700 billion in deficits or an increase in middle class taxes.
Category: Speeches and Remarks
2:25 P.M. IST THE PRESIDENT: On behalf of Michelle and myself, I want to say what an extraordinary honor it is to be here in India. I want to thank the people of Mumbai and all of you here…
5:36 P.M. IST MRS. OBAMA: I love dancing. Oh, that was fun! (Applause.) We should do that again. (Applause.) Okay, we’ll do that before we leave. I just want to thank you all. Thank you. And I want…
Washington, D.C. 9:36 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. We are in the middle of a tough fight to get our economy growing faster, so that businesses across our country can open and expand, so that people can find…
9:36 A.M. EDT EL PRESIDENTE: Buenos días a todos. Estamos en medio de una lucha reñida para hacer que nuestra economía crezca más rápido, de manera que se puedan abrir y expandir empresas en todo el país, para que la…
9:40 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody. I just want to make a few quick remarks to expand on some things that I said yesterday. Obviously Tuesday was a big election. I congratulated the Republicans and consoled some of our…
9:40 A.M. EDT EL PRESIDENTE: Buenos días a todos. Sólo quiero hacer unos cuantos comentarios rápidos para ampliar algunas cosas que dije ayer. Obviamente, el martes hubo una elección importante. Felicité a los republicanos y consolé a algunos…
1:02 P.M. EDT EL PRESIDENTE: Buenas tardes a todos. Anoche tuve la oportunidad de hablar con los líderes de la Cámara de Representantes y el Senado, me comuniqué con quienes ganaron y quienes perdieron en ambos partidos. Les dije…
1:02 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. Last night I had a chance to speak to the leaders of the House and the Senate and reached out to those who had both won and lost in both parties. I…
7:13 P.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Chicago! (Applause.) It’s good to be home. (Applause.) It is good to be home. You all organized some good weather for me, too. Thank you. (Applause.) I should mention to the — I…
