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Remarks by the President to U.S. Conference of Mayors
Hilton San Francisco Union Square San Francisco, California 2:30 P.M. PDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you, Mayors! (Applause.) Thank you so much. I love being with mayors. (Laughter.) It is great to be here — although I did worry a little bit that Dennis Johnson would introduce me again. At the White House,…
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Remarks by the President at DCCC Fundraiser — San Francisco, California
Private Residence San Francisco, California 5:40 P.M. PDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody. Thank you. Thank you. Well, first of all, I think the Bay Area generally has been a little greedy when it comes to championships. (Applause.) Fortunately, the Blackhawks — (laughter) — just had their parade so we kind of wedged our way…
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President Obama Will Host Chinese President Jinping in September, Despite OPM Cyberattack
President Obama has decided to welcome Chinese President Xi Jingpin for his first official state visit in September. This is despite China’s increased efforts to steal large amounts of U.S government personnel and military data. In explaining the reason for this visit having to do with nuclear talk with Iran, White House press secretary, Josh…
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Statement by the President on the Shooting in Charleston, South Carolina
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 12:20 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. This morning, I spoke with, and Vice President Biden spoke with, Mayor Joe Riley and other leaders of Charleston to express our deep sorrow over the senseless murders that took place last night. Michelle and I know several members of Emanuel…
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Statement by the Vice President and Dr. Jill Biden on the Shooting in Charleston, South Carolina
Hate has once again been let loose in an American community. And the senseless actions of a coward have once again cut short so many lives with so much promise. Our hearts ache with sorrow with the entire Emanuel AME Church family as they seek solace and comfort in the shadow of a gunman’s act of…
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Statement by the President on Pope Francis’s Encyclical
I welcome His Holiness Pope Francis’s encyclical, and deeply admire the Pope’s decision to make the case – clearly, powerfully, and with the full moral authority of his position – for action on global climate change. As Pope Francis so eloquently stated this morning, we have a profound responsibility to protect our children, and our…
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Declaraciones del Presidente sobre la Encíclica Papal
Le doy la bienvenida a la encíclica del Papa Francisco y admiro profundamente al Papa por su decisión de abogar – de manera clara, fuerte y con la completa autoridad moral de su posición –por la acción en contra del cambio climático mundial. Como lo dijo el Papa Francisco tan elocuentemente esta mañana, tenemos una…
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President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: Julie Furuta-Toy – Ambassador to the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, Department of State President Obama also announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts: Peter C. Adamson – Member, National Cancer…
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Remarks by the First Lady at Discussion with Presidential Delegation to the Milan Expo 2015
United States World Expo Pavilion Milan, Italy 11:00 A.M. CET MS. DOUGLASS: So welcome, Mrs. Obama. Welcome Presidential Delegation. And you all had questions for this group — First Lady and everybody else — so what we did was we talked to you ahead of time, as you know, and we chose a few of…
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Remarks by National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice at the Anti-Defamation League Dinner Honoring Abraham Foxman
National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice Anti-Defamation League Dinner for Abraham Foxman New York City, New York June 17, 2015 Remarks As Delivered Good evening everyone. What a night this is. What a gathering of leaders from across the nation. And what an honor to say a few words about my friend, Abe Foxman. For…