Category: Speeches

During the course of this week’s APEC meetings, President Obama had the opportunity to continue his regular dialogue with Prime Minister Harper of Canada regarding the enduring partnership and friendship…

Under the chairmanship of President Obama, leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum agreed today in Honolulu on a comprehensive set of measures to increase economic growth and job…

Hale Koa Hotel Honolulu, Hawaii 9:20 A.M. HAST THE PRESIDENT: I want to welcome, once again, all the leaders gathered around this table and their trade ministers to Hawaii. Here…

Sheraton Hotel Honolulu, Hawaii 10:12 A.M. HAST MR. McNERNEY: Mr. President, few forums are watched more closely by those of us in the business community than APEC — testimony to…

Hale Koa Hotel Honolulu, Hawaii 12:18 P.M. HAST PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, I just want to welcome Prime Minister Noda to Hawaii, to the United States, for this APEC meeting. I…

Hale Koa Hotel Honolulu, Hawaii 3:55 P.M. HAST PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, I want to extend a warm welcome to President Hu as he attends this APEC Summit, and we are…

Hale Koa Hotel Honolulu, Hawaii 3:16 P.M. HAST PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, I want to welcome my friend, Dmitry Medvedev, to my birthplace, Honolulu, Hawaii. My understanding is that he’s been…

WASHINGTON—In this week’s address, President Obama spoke from the USS Carl Vinson in San Diego during Veterans Day, and he called on all Americans to rededicate themselves to serving our…

I applaud the important decisions taken by the Arab League today, including the suspension of Syria’s membership, consideration of economic sanctions, and downgrading of diplomatic relations. After the Assad regime…

President Obama announced in November 2009 the United States’ intention to participate in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations to conclude an ambitious, next-generation, Asia-Pacific trade agreement that reflects U.S. priorities…