United Nations New York, New York 1:42 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good afternoon, everyone. And thank you, Mr. Secretary General, as always, for your kind words and your welcome. For eight years, this luncheon has followed a long speech by…
Category: Speeches and Remarks
United Nations New York, New York 2:36 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: As I discussed in my speech earlier today before the General Assembly, our international system is facing a number of challenges, none of which can be solved by a…
United Nations New York, New York 3:43 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Thank you. (Applause.) Yusra, we could not be prouder of you — not just for the great introduction, but more importantly, for your courage and your resilience and…
The United Nations New York City, New York 12:09 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: It’s a great pleasure to once again meet with President Buhari of Nigeria, along with his delegation. Nigeria is one of the largest, most populous and most…
Bernard Jacobs Theater New York, New York 4:20 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Thank you all so much! (Applause.) Oh, my goodness. Look at you all. Hello, everyone. Are you enjoying the show so far? (Applause.) Good, me too. Well, I’m…
Lotte New York Palace Hotel New York City, New York 4:46 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Let me begin by just commenting on the events that have unfolded today. This morning, I talked about the fact that there was a person…
Walter E. Washington Convention Center Washington, D.C. 9:26 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, CBC! (Applause.) Thank you, Don, for the great work you are doing and that kind introduction. AUDIENCE MEMBER: We love you! THE PRESIDENT: I love you, too. …
Private Residence New York, New York 7:25 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, it is good to see all of you. Thank you so much. Danny, Audrey, thank you for your amazing hospitality. I appreciate your wonderful kids being here as…
WASHINGTON, DC — In this week’s address, President Obama called on Republicans in Congress to do their jobs. With Congress back in session there is a lot of business that needs to get done, including funding the fight against Zika,…
Oval Office 10:35 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: I am really pleased to be joined by this outstanding, bipartisan group to reemphasize how important it is for us to be out there and set the rules for the global economy.…
