Category: Jul2013
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Readout of President Obama’s Call to Arizona Governor Jan Brewer
Today, President Obama called Governor Jan Brewer to receive an update on the Yarnell Hill fire and express his condolences to the families of the 19 brave firefighters and all whose lives have been impacted by this tragedy. He also expressed his gratitude to the hundreds of first responders who continue to work around the…
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Remarks by President Obama and President Kikwete of Tanzania at Joint Press Conference
State House Dar es Salaam, Tanzania 5:09 P.M. EAT PRESIDENT KIKWETE: You Excellency, Barack Obama, President of the United States of America — Mr. President, let me once again welcome you and the U.S. First Lady, and your entire delegation to Tanzania. I thank you, Mr. President, for accepting my invitation to visit Tanzania. The…
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Remarks by President Obama at Business Leaders Forum
Hyatt Kilimanjaro Dar es Salaam, Tanzania 7:30 P.M. EAT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Thank you. (Applause.) Please have a seat. I apologize that we were a little bit late, but some of your colleagues had many things to say, and they were all extremely valuable. And I wanted to spend at least as much time listening as…
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Remarks by President Obama in an Exchange of Dinner Toasts — Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
State House Dar es Salaam, Tanzania 8:58 PM EAT PRESIDENT OBAMA: President Kikwete, Madam First Lady, distinguished guests — on behalf of myself and Michelle, our delegation, our daughters — we want to thank you for the incredible warmth and hospitality with which you’ve greeted us throughout the day. We could not be more grateful.…