Category: 2012
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Remarks by the President at a Campaign Event — Bowling Green, OH
Bowling Green State University Bowling Green, Ohio 1:25 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Falcons! (Applause.) Thank you so much. Thank you. (Applause.) Now, let me begin by asking everybody to give Seth a big round of applause for that great introduction. (Applause.) I was backstage and I had trouble hearing — did he explain what…
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Remarks by the President at Kent State University
Kent State University Kent, Ohio 5:40 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Kent State! (Applause.) Hello! Hello, Ohio! Go, Flashes! (Applause.) Well, let’s begin by giving Bryan a big round of applause for that outstanding introduction. (Applause.) I think Bryan has got some talent. I think he may be going places. He sounded pretty good up…
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President Obama Signs Washington Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Washington and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by a severe storm, straight-line winds, and flooding on July 20, 2012. Federal funding is available to state and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations…
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Remarks by the President to the UN General Assembly
United Nations Headquarters New York, New York 10:22 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Mr. President, Mr. Secretary General, fellow delegates, ladies and gentleman: I would like to begin today by telling you about an American named Chris Stevens. Chris was born in a town called Grass Valley, California, the son of a lawyer and a musician. …
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Remarks by the President to the Clinton Global Initiative
Sheraton New York Hotel and Towers New York, New York 12:34 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. (Applause.) Thank you. Appreciate it. Please, please, everybody have a seat. Well, good afternoon, everybody. And, President Clinton, thank you for your very kind introduction. Although I have to admit, I really did like the speech…
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Remarks by the First Lady at the Congressional Black Caucus Gala
Washington Convention Center Washington, D.C 7:33 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Thank you so much. (Applause.) Thank you. It is truly a pleasure and an honor to be here with all of you tonight. Thank you so much for having me. I want to start by thanking Congressman Cleaver and Shuanise Washington for their outstanding work…
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Remarks by the President at a Campaign Event — Henry Maier Festival Park
Henry Maier Festival Park Milwaukee, Wisconsin 5:16 P.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Wisconsin! (Applause.) Oh, you guys sound like you’re fired up already! (Applause.) It is good to be back in Milwaukee! (Applause.) First of all, it’s good to be back because this is the closest I’ve been to home in a couple of months. …
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Remarks by the First Lady at a Campaign Event — Princeton, New Jersey
Private Residence Princeton, New Jersey 2:20 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Wow, this is wonderful. My gosh. I see so many faces. See, this is really bad, because it’s like I’ll get 30 seconds with everybody. It’s like, how have you been — (laughter) — over 10 years? Let’s catch up in 30 seconds. Wow, I…
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Victims of 9/11 will always be remembered, says Obama at 11th Anniversary
In one of three ceremonies which were held to commemorate the 9/11 attacks, Obama said that the 3000 victims will never be forgotten, no matter how many years pass ever since Islamic militants attacked the Twin Towers with hijacked planes. Speaking on the occasion at the Pentagon on September 11, 2012, Obama said, “This is…
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Weekly Address: Congress Must Act to Create Jobs and Grow the Economy
WASHINGTON, DC—In his weekly address, President Obama told the American people that the House of Representatives left town last week without finishing important work that would create jobs and strengthen our economy. Congress left proposals sitting on the table like the veterans’ jobs corps that helps returning heroes find work as cops and firefighters, and…