Via Conference Call 11:59 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you so much, Rabbi, for the warm introduction. Shanah Tovah to everybody. Thanks for taking time to join this call. I know it’s a busy and important time. I couldn’t…
Category: Speeches and Remarks
In this week’s address, President Obama commemorated the opening of the National Museum of African American History and Culture. The President recognized the museum for celebrating the many accomplishments of the African American community – and for telling the fuller…
WASHINGTON, DC — En su mensaje semanal, el Presidente Obama conmemoró la apertura del Museo Nacional de Historia y Cultura Afroamericana. El Presidente reconoció el museo por celebrar los logros de la comunidad afroamericana – y por contar la historia…
National Mall Washington, D.C. 11:55 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: James Baldwin once wrote, “For while the tale of how we suffer, and how we are delighted, and how we may triumph is never new, it always must be heard.” …
Grand Foyer 4:51 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, welcome, everybody. (Applause.) This is an exceptionally good-looking group. (Laughter.) And there are just so many friends here that it feels like one of our house parties. (Laughter.) But there’s no dancing…
East Room 11:49 A.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Thank you! (Applause.) Everybody, please have a seat, have a seat. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Everybody, please sit down. I can tell this is a rowdy crowd. Sit down. (Laughter.) …
Plaza Hotel New York, New York 11:26 A.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, good morning, everybody! Let me begin by thanking Mayor Bloomberg — not just for the introduction but for the incredible work that Bloomberg Philanthropies is doing, not…
Lotte New York Palace Hotel New York, New York 12:58 P.M. EDT PRIME MINISTER NETANYAHU: Mr. President, it’s very good to see you again. First, I want to thank you for the Memorandum of Understanding that we signed last…
Lotte New York Palace Hotel New York, New York 2:10 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: It is a great pleasure to welcome my good friend, President Santos, and his delegation, so we have a chance to visit again. This is…
The United Nations New York, New York 10:29 A.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Mr. President; Mr. Secretary General; fellow delegates; ladies and gentlemen: As I address this hall as President for the final time, let me recount the progress that we’ve…
