WASHINGTON, DC — In this week’s address, Grammy Award-winning artist Macklemore joined President Obama to discuss a disease that affects far too many Americans: addiction. Macklemore opened up about his own experience, his life in recovery, and the loss of…
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Good evening, everyone. Erev tov. Thank you, Ambassador Dermer, for that kind introduction. And thanks to you and Rhoda for inviting me to share Yom Ha’atzmaut with you. It’s great to see so many distinguished Members of Congress—from both sides…
Grand Foyer 9:24 A.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good morning, everybody. Due to the possibility of thunderstorms, we decided to move our arrival ceremony indoors. Of course, our Nordic friends are used to tough weather. You should know that here…
State Dining Room 12:15 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, once again, I want to welcome our Nordic partners. The last time that we met together was three years ago in Sweden, and we had a very productive meeting again here…
South Lawn Tent **Please see below for corrections, marked with an asterisk. 8:54 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good evening, everyone. On behalf of Michelle and myself, welcome to the White House. And welcome to this very special dinner as we…
National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice Commencement Address at Florida International University Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs Wednesday, May 11, 2016 Good morning, FIU! Thank you, President Rosenberg. And, thanks Dean Stack and Provost…
Oval Office 3:43 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: I want to thank the outstanding members of Congress who are standing behind me — a bipartisan group, who, working with our Trade Representative’s Office, as well as our Patent Office, have not…
East Room 2:41 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hey! (Applause.) Everybody, have a seat. You guys have been through this before. You know what to do. (Laughter.) Sit down. So there’s an old saying: You can’t win all the time. (Laughter.) …
ESPN Worldwide Sports Center Orlando, Florida 10:03 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Well, hello everyone! (Applause.) Are we having fun tonight? (Applause.) Well, it is truly an honor to be here tonight to help kick off this year’s Invictus Games. I,…
WASHINGTON, DC — In this week’s address, President Obama recognized all mothers in celebration of this upcoming Mother’s Day, including First Lady Michelle Obama. The President emphasized that we should give all parents the support they need by providing paid…
