Category: Speeches

Earlier today, President Obama spoke with President Juan Manuel Santos of Colombia to discuss the April 14-15 Summit of the Americas to be held in Cartagena, Colombia. President Obama praised…

With the passing yesterday of King George Tupou V of Tonga, the United States has lost a friend and the people of Tonga have lost a visionary leader. Upon ascending…

President Obama called Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas this morning to discuss a range of issues of mutual interest. The President reaffirmed America’s commitment to Middle East Peace and to…

WASHINGTON, DC— In this week’s address, President Obama called on all Americans to place their bets on America’s future as we reduce our dependence on foreign oil by expanding domestic…

Michelle and I are saddened to learn of the passing of Coptic Christian Pope Shenouda III, a beloved leader of Egypt’s Coptic Christians and an advocate for tolerance and religious…

Palmer House Hilton Chicago, Illinois 12:13 P.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Chicago! (Applause.) Thank you! Thank you so much. It is good to be home! (Applause.) Good to be home.…

Minnesota Air National Guard Hangar Minneapolis, Minnesota 3:59 P.M. CDT MRS. OBAMA: Well, first of all, let me make sure you guys know that everything that we’re doing with Joining…

Walker Art Center Minneapolis, Minnesota 5:50 P.M. CDT MRS. OBAMA: Oh, you guys are just happy because it’s warm. (Laughter.) Thank you so much. I can’t tell you what a…

Tyler Perry Studios Atlanta, Georgia 8:05 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, hello, hello! (Applause.) Hello, Georgia! (Applause.) It is good to be in Atlanta, Georgia. (Applause.) Thank you. Thank you.…

Private Residence Atlanta, Georgia 9:14 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: So usually I have better accommodations for our events. (Laughter.) But we decided to slum it here today. Everybody, have a…