CATEGORY: August 2009
Remarks of President Obama and His Highness Sheikh Sabah, Amir of the State of Kuwait
PRESIDENT OBAMA: I want to extend my welcome to the Amir of Kuwait. We are grateful for his visit. When I was traveling in the region, the Amir showed me great hospitality, so I’m glad to be able to return the gesture. Although, I have to confess that I think the meal that we’re preparing is much smaller than the one he prepared for me. Kuwait and the United States enjoy very strong bilateral... [Read more]
Remarks by the President on the Post-9/11 Gi Bill at George Mason University, 8/3/2009
THE PRESIDENT: Hello. Thank you. Please, have a seat. Good morning, everybody. AUDIENCE: Good morning. THE PRESIDENT: It is wonderful to see all of you and wonderful to have one of the best partners that anybody could have in elected office, our Vice President, Joe Biden — thrilled to have him here. (Applause.) I want to thank Staff Sergeant Miller for the gracious introduction. I want... [Read more]
Obama Speech: American Medical Assn, June 15 2009
Remarks of President Obama to the Annual Conference of the American Medical Assn. in Chicago, June 15, 2009 THE PRESIDENT: Thank you so much. Good to see you. Thank you so much. Please everybody be seated. Thank you very much.You’re very kind. (Applause.) Let me begin by thanking Nancy for the wonderful introduction. I want to thank Dr. Joseph Heyman, the chair of the Board of Trustees, as well... [Read more]
Obama Chicago Fundraiser Speech, August 13, 2009
Hello, Chicago! It is good to be home. We got Connie Howard in the house. (Applause.) Who else we got here? Let’s see — we got the governor, Pat Quinn is here. (Applause.) My old friend, Senate President John Cullerton is here. (Applause.) The comptroller of the state, Dan Hynes, is here. (Applause.) Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias is here — where’s Alexi? She’s around here somewhere. And a great... [Read more]
President Obama speach: Notre Dame, 17th May 2009
US President Barack Obama delivered the commencement speech at Notre Dame earlier today. Obama’s presence on the campus had caused outrage among Conservatives and Catholics who are opposed to the President’s stance on abortion, and protesters we present on campus to greet the President. Here’s the full text of Obama’s speech. Thank you, Father Jenkins for that generous introduction. You are... [Read more]
Obama Ghana Speech
Good morning. It is an honor for me to be in Accra, and to speak to the representatives of the people of Ghana. I am deeply grateful for the welcome that I’ve received, as are Michelle, Malia, and Sasha Obama. Ghana’s history is rich, the ties between our two countries are strong, and I am proud that this is my first visit to sub-Saharan Africa as President of the United States. I am speaking... [Read more]
Cairo University, 5th June 2009
CAIRO – Part Text of President Barack Obama’s speech at Cairo University, as provided by CQ Transcriptions. Good afternoon. I am honored to be in the timeless city of Cairo and to be hosted by two remarkable institutions. For over a thousand years, Al-Azhar has had stood as a beacon of Islamic learning. And for over a century, Cairo University has been a source of Egypt’s advancement.... [Read more]
President Obama Speach: New Hampshire 11, August 2009
THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Portsmouth! Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Everybody have a seat. Oh, thank you so.. AUDIENCE MEMBER: We love you! THE PRESIDENT: I love you back. Thank you. (Laughter.) It is great to be back in Portsmouth. (Applause.) It’s great to be back in New Hampshire. I have to say, though, that most of my memories of this state are cold. (Laughter.) So it’s... [Read more]
