Month: December 2014

Beijing, China 11:46 A.M. CST PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, it is a pleasure to meet President Widodo. I want to congratulate him on an inspiring election. And as many of you…

Beijing, China 1:17 P.M. CST PRESIDENT OBAMA: I want to thank all my fellow peers and the trade ministers for joining us here today. I know we all have very…

Beijing, China 4:51 P.M. CST PRESIDENT OBAMA: Thank you so much. Xiàwǔ hǎo. (Applause.) Thank you, Andrew, for that introduction. I have had the pleasure of getting to know Andrew…

Beijing, China 3:20 P.M. CST PRESIDENT OBAMA: I just want to express my appreciation to Prime Minister Abbott and his team, and the people of Australia not only for the…

Women in Military Service Memorial Arlington, Virginia 11:47 A.M. EST MRS. OBAMA: Thank you all so much. (Applause.) Thank you. You guys, rest yourselves. I hear you’re working hard so…

East Room 2:34 P.M. EST MRS. OBAMA: Hello, everyone. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Please. Well, welcome to the White House. (Laughter.) You guys having fun? AUDIENCE: Yes! MRS. OBAMA:…

South Court Auditorium 3:40 P.M. EST MRS. OBAMA: Look who I have with me! (Applause.) I have Doc McStuffins with me! Everyone, isn’t it exciting? (Applause.) How are you guys…

International Convention Center Yanqi Lake — Beijing, China PRESIDENT OBAMA: (In progress) — have shown us last night’s events were spectacular, and this is a extraordinary setting for our meeting.…

Great Hall of the People Beijing, China 11:20 A.M. CST PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, Mr. President, it is a pleasure to be back in China. I congratulate you and the people…

Great Hall of the People Beijing, China PRESIDENT OBAMA: President Xi, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen — thank you for your extraordinary hospitality and the honor of this state visit,…