CATEGORY: October 2009
REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT AT POINTS OF LIGHT 20TH ANNIVERSARY
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Thank you so much. Thank you. So, howdy, Aggies. AUDIENCE: Howdy! THE PRESIDENT: It is an honor to be here with all of you today at this outstanding university. (Applause.)Now, I was told that if the winds had been different today, President Bush would have parachuted in to kick things off here. (Applause.) That’s the story. But that’s okay, I am still... [Read more]
REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT AT DNC FUNDRAISING RECEPTION
THE PRESIDENT: Nancy Pelosi! Hello, San Francisco! (Applause.) Hey! How are you? Hello. It’s good to see all of you. Thank you. Thank you. Just a couple of quick special thank yous. I love all of you. (Applause.) But there are a couple people I want to make sure to acknowledge. First of all, thank you Tracy Chapman for performing tonight. (Applause.) Love Tracy Chapman. Lieutenant... [Read more]
REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT TO MARINE CORPS CADETS
THE PRESIDENT: I’m not here to give a long speech. I am here to say how proud I am of all the cadets here and all of you who are willing to give back to your country. I’m honored to be joined by one of the greatest public servants we’ve ever had and somebody who served World War II and then served on the civilian side and eventually served as Commander-in-Chief — George H.W.... [Read more]
Remarks by the President at an Event Celebrating the Edward M. Kennedy Institute
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you so much. Thank you, Patrick, for that generous introduction, and for ensuring that the Kennedy family spirit of public service lives on as strong as ever. Some of the Cabinet Secretaries who are doing good work day in and day out on behalf of the American people have joined us tonight, so I want to make mention of them. Our outstanding Attorney General Eric Holder. (Applause.)... [Read more]
Remarks by the President in Town Hall Meeting, University of New Orleans
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Hello, New Orleans! Back in the Big Easy — it’s good to see you all. (Applause.) Thank you. Thank you. Thank you for the warm welcome. Please, everybody have a seat — who can have a seat here. If you don’t have a seat, then make yourself comfortable. It is so good to see all of you. I’ve got a couple of — (applause) — I’ve... [Read more]
DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. CHARTER SCHOOL
THE PRESIDENT: What’s going on, King? How’s everybody doing? (Applause.) Well, what a warm greeting — I appreciate that, guys. Thank you so much. It is great to see you. I just want you to know that I am so appreciative that your school has been such a good host during my visit. I had a chance to meet some of the students, your fellow students in there, and they told me all... [Read more]
REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT AT DNC FUNDRAISING DINNER
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Thank you. Please, everybody, have a seat. Now, I am not going to spoil a good dinner with a long speech. (Laughter.) But there are some big thank yous that I’ve got to say. First of all, I’ve got to say something about my introducer. We are doing some tough stuff in Washington, and Mark is absolutely right that everybody has a story about Nancy’s... [Read more]
Remarks by the President at “In Performance At the White House Fiesta Latina”
THE PRESIDENT: Good evening. Buenas noches. Welcome to the White House. (Applause.) Tonight we are proud to host the third in a series of evenings celebrating the music that has helped define this nation and helped define us as a people. We began this tradition with jazz and country music. And tonight, as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we are honored to be joined by some of this country’s... [Read more]
Remarks by the President on the Recovery Act at the Fairfax County Parkway Extension
THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody. Before I begin, I just want to thank my outstanding Secretary of Transportation, Ray LaHood, who’s with us today. And I want to thank the folks at Cherry Hill Construction for having me here today. We just took a look at this construction site and I had a chance to talk to all the outstanding men and women who are working here. Talking with them was a reminder... [Read more]
Remarks by the President at AAPI Initiative Executive Order Signing and Diwali Event
THE PRESIDENT: Well, good afternoon, everybody. Please be seated. Welcome to the White House. I’m glad you could join us today as I proudly sign this executive order reestablishing the President’s Advisory Commission and White House Initiative on Asian American and Pacific Islanders. Now, when we talk about America’s AAPI communities, we’re talking about the industry and entrepreneurship... [Read more]
