Month: December 2014

Great Hall of the People Beijing, China 12:17 P.M. CST PRESIDENT XI: (As interpreted.) Honorable President Obama, distinguished guests, dear friends from the press, good morning. First of all, I…

Myanmar International Convention Center Naypyitaw, Burma 12:45 P.M. MMT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Thank you very much, Mr. President. It is a great pleasure to be back in this beautiful country and…

ParliamentaryResource Center Naypyidaw, Burma 4:49 P.M. MMT PRESIDENT OBAMA:Well, I just had an excellent roundtable discussion with members of parliament as well as the speaker of the lower and upper…

Presidential Palace Naypyitaw, Burma 10:05 P.M. MMT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, I want to thank once again President Thein Sein for welcoming us, not only for the excellent arrangements that were…

U.S. Embassy Rangoon, Burma 3:14 P.M. MMT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, I’ve just had an opportunity to speak with an excellent cross-section of civil society organizations here in Myanmar -– women’s…

Yangon University Rangoon, Burma 3:43 P.M. MMT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Hello, everybody! AUDIENCE: Hi! PRESIDENT OBAMA: Myanmar Luu Ngae Myar Min Galarbar! (Applause.) It’s wonderful to be back in Myanmar. Everybody,…

Aung San Suu Kyi Residence Rangoon, Burma 12:35 P.M. MMT DAW AUNG SAN SUU KYI: I’m sorry if we’ve kept you waiting. Let me just begin by saying what a…

University of Queensland Brisbane, Australia 1:11 P.M. AEST PRESIDENT OBAMA: Thank you so much! (Applause.) Thank you! Thank you, everybody. Everybody, please have a seat. Hello, Brisbane! It’s good to…

WASHINGTON, DC — In this week’s address, the President reminded Americans that Affordable Care Act open enrollment begins this weekend. In the past year more than 10 million people have…

Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Center Brisbane, Australia 4:19 P.M. AEST PRESIDENT OBAMA:Thank you, everybody.Please have a seat.Good afternoon.I want to begin by thanking Prime Minister Abbott, the people of Brisbane,…