President at An Evening of Country Music
THE PRESIDENT: Welcome to the White House. Tonight marks the second in a series that we are using to celebrate the music that’s contributed to the life of this nation…
Remarks by the President on Health Care and the Senate Vote on F-22 Funding
THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. Before I talk about the progress we’re making on health insurance reform, I want to say a few words about a very important vote that…
Remarks by the President After Meeting with Apollo 11 Crew, 7/20/2009
THE PRESIDENT: Very rarely do I have such an extraordinary pleasure as I have today to welcome three iconic figures, three genuine American heroes. To have Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins,…
Remarks by the President on Health Care at Children’s Hospital, 7/20/2009
THE PRESIDENT: Well, I just first of all want to thank the Children’s Hospital for hosting us today. And I want to thank the participants, Joseph Wright, Brian Jacobs, Yewande…
Remarks by the President to the NAACP Centennial Convention 07/16/2009
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. What an extraordinary night, capping off an extraordinary week, capping off an extraordinary 100 years at the NAACP. (Applause.) So Chairman Bond, Brother Justice, I am…
Remarks by the President at Rally for Governor Jon Corzine, 7/16/2009
THE PRESIDENT: Hello, New Jersey! (Applause.) This is a good-looking crowd here! Thank you. Thank you. (Applause.) It is good to be back in New Jersey. (Applause.) A couple of…
President at Luncheon Fundraiser with Governor Jon Corzine, 7/16/2009
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. It is good to see you. Hello, New Jersey! (Applause.) All right, everybody have a seat. Everybody have a seat. I want to begin by just…
Remarks by the President Obama on Health Care Reform, 7/15/2009
THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody. Good afternoon. I am pleased to be joined by not only some of my former colleagues and outstanding legislators, but also by nurses. And I think…
President on the American Graduation Initiative in Warren, MI, 7/14/2009
THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Michigan! (Applause.) Thank you. Thank you so much. First of all, give Joe a big round of applause for the wonderful introduction. (Applause.) We’ve got some special…
President Obama and Prime Minister Balkenende of the Netherlands after meeting
PRESIDENT OBAMA: Hello, everybody — you guys all set up? Well, let me just make a very brief statement. I am very pleased to have Prime Minister Balkenende here and…