Category: Jul2013
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Remarks by the President on the Economy — Knox College, Galesburg, IL
Knox College Galesburg, Illinois 12:13 P.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Galesburg! (Applause.) Well, it’s good to be home in Illinois! (Applause.) It is good to be back. It’s good to be back. Thank you. Thank you so much, everybody. (Applause.) Thank you. Everybody, have a seat, have a seat. Well, it is good to be…
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Obama Praises Korean War Veterans, Said They ‘Deserved Better’ Than To Be Forgotten
Speaking at the 60th anniversary which marked the end of hostilities in Korea, Obama praised Korean War veterans for their efforts to uphold the values of democracy and freedom. In describing the war in Korea as a forgotten one, and making the case for every Korean veteran to be treated better, the President said, “Unlike…
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Readout of the President’s Meeting with Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus
This morning, President Obama met with members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) at the White House to discuss a range of important issues facing the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities. The President thanked CAPAC for their work to expand the middle class within AAPI communities and among all Americans, and…
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Statement by the Press Secretary on the Amash Amendment
In light of the recent unauthorized disclosures, the President has said that he welcomes a debate about how best to simultaneously safeguard both our national security and the privacy of our citizens. The Administration has taken various proactive steps to advance this debate including the President’s meeting with the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board,…
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Remarks by the First Lady to the National Council of La Raza
Earnest M. Morial Convention Center New Orleans, Louisiana 11:59 A.M. CDT MRS. OBAMA: Buenos dias! Oh, my goodness. You all rest yourselves. You’ve been busy. I understand you are having a phenomenal conference. And it is such a pleasure to be here with all of you today for this 2013 Annual Conference. Of course, I…
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Remarks by the President with the NCAA Champion Louisville Cardinals
2:16 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody! (Applause.) Please have a seat. Welcome to the White House. And let’s give it up for Coach Pitino and the National Champion, the Louisville Cardinals. (Applause.) Now, I have to start by recognizing a proud graduate of the University of Louisville, Senator Mitch McConnell, who is here. (Applause.) …
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President Obama Announces Presidential Delegation to the Republic of Korea to attend the Commemoration of the 60th Anniversary of the Armistice Agreement to End the Korean War
President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to the Republic of Korea to attend the commemoration of the 60th Anniversary of the Armistice Agreement to End the Korean War. The Honorable Sung Y. Kim, U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, will lead the delegation on July 27, 2013. Members of…
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Statement by the President and Mrs. Obama Congratulating Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
Michelle and I are so pleased to congratulate The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the joyous occasion of the birth of their first child. We wish them all the happiness and blessings parenthood brings. The child enters the world at a time of promise and opportunity for our two nations. Given the special relationship…
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Remarks by the President at an OFA Event
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Washington, D.C. 7:45 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody! (Applause.) Hello, OFA! (Applause.) Thank you. All right, everybody, sit down, sit down. Thank you. You get me embarrassed. (Laughter.) It is good to see all of you. (Applause.) I miss all you guys. I miss you. (Applause.) I miss you. First of…
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Remarks by the President at an OFA Dinner
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Washington, D.C. 8:13 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hey! (Applause.) Hello, everybody! (Applause.) Thank you. Thank you, everybody. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Everybody have a seat. We’re among friends here; we don’t have to be too formal. Well, first of all, those of you who don’t know Jon Carson, Jon didn’t get…