Category: Oct2014
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Remarks by the President on American Health Care Workers Fighting Ebola
East Room 3:44 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. And thank you, Dr. Brantly, not just for the introduction, but for your extraordinary work to help save lives in Africa and here at home. As many of you know, I welcomed Kent and his wonderful wife Amber to the White House last month. And…
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Remarks by the President on American Health Care Workers Fighting Ebola
East Room 3:44 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. And thank you, Dr. Brantly, not just for the introduction, but for your extraordinary work to help save lives in Africa and here at home. As many of you know, I welcomed Kent and his wonderful wife Amber to the White House last month. And…
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Remarks by the President on Women and the Economy — Providence, RI
Rhode Island College Providence, Rhode Island 11:24 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody! (Applause.) Can everybody please give Lisbeth a big round of applause? That was a great introduction. (Applause.) Happy Halloween, everybody. I see a lot of you came as college students. (Applause.) AUDIENCE MEMBER: We love you! THE PRESIDENT: I love you, too. …
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Statement by NSC Spokesperson Bernadette Meehan on Anticipated Separatist “Elections” in Eastern Ukraine
We deplore the intent of separatists in parts of eastern Ukraine to hold illegitimate so-called local “elections” on Sunday, November 2. If held, these “elections” would contravene Ukraine’s constitution and laws and the September 5 Minsk Protocol. As President Obama said on October 27, “the United States will not recognize any election held in separatist-held…
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Remarks by the First Lady at a Grassroots Campaign Event with Democratic Candidate for Governor Gina Raimondo — Providence, Rhode Island
Juanita Sanchez Educational Complex Providence, Rhode Island 1:16 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: You guys ready for this? (Applause.) I am so ready for this. I am thrilled to be here to support our friend, the next Governor of Rhode Island, Gina Raimondo. (Applause.) I’m going to join in. I want to start by thanking a…
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Remarks by the First Lady at a Grassroots Campaign Event with Democratic Candidate for Governor Dan Malloy — New Haven, Connecticut
Wilbur High School New Haven, Connecticut 3:54 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Yes! (Applause.) Thanks so much, everyone. This is so exciting. I am beyond thrilled — hi, you guys. (Applause.) We’re going to get this done. I am beyond thrilled to be here to support our friend, your outstanding Governor, Dan Malloy. (Applause.) That’s why…
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Remarks by the President at Michaud for Governor Rally
Portland Expo Portland, Maine 7:22 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Maine! (Applause.) Oh, it is good to be back in Maine. (Applause.) AUDIENCE MEMBER: I love you! THE PRESIDENT: I love you, too. (Applause.) And I love the state of Maine. (Applause.) I mean, you guys just have a pretty state. It is just spectacular. …