Tag: obama
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Remarks by the President and the Vice President to the National Governors Association
THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everyone. Well, I hope you all had a good time last night. And I kept my tradition of not making more of a fool of myself than I usually do by not letting you all see me try to dance. There was one reason — I used to say to…
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Remarks by the President to the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce and The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority
THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody. Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Thank you. Everybody, please have a seat. Thank you very much. Thank you. Well, what a extraordinary introduction from an extraordinary leader. I just want to reiterate something I said at the town hall meeting earlier. You could not have a better fighter on…
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President Obama and CIA Director Panetta Speak at CIA Memorial Service
The Central Intelligence Agency today held a memorial service at its headquarters for the seven Americans killed in eastern Afghanistan on December 30th. Family members and more than a thousand Agency officers gathered in attendance, along with guests including President Obama and senior officials from the Intelligence Community, the White House, and the Pentagon, as…
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Remarks by the President at the National Prayer Breakfast
Washington Hilton Washington, D.C. 9:08 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Thank you very much. Please be seated. Thank you so much. Heads of state, Cabinet members, my outstanding Vice President, members of Congress, religious leaders, distinguished guests, Admiral Mullen — it’s good to see all of you. Let me begin by acknowledging the co-chairs…
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Remarks by the President at the Senate Democratic Policy Committee Issues Conference
The Newseum, Washington, D.C. 10:09 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, guys. Thank you. Thank you very much. Thank you. Everybody please have a seat. Thank you. Listen, you guys had to listen to me at the State of the Union — or at least pretend to listen to me. (Laughter.) So I’ll try to…
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Obama Administration: Undecided on Terror Trial Venue
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the self-proclaimed mastermind of the 9/11 attacks and his cohorts are due for trial soon, but there seems to be a lack of a location. U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder made controversial headlines last year when he stated that the trial for the suspects would be held in close proximity to the…
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Remarks by the President in State of the Union Address
U.S. Capitol 9:11 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Madam Speaker, Vice President Biden, members of Congress, distinguished guests, and fellow Americans: Our Constitution declares that from time to time, the President shall give to Congress information about the state of our union. For 220 years, our leaders have fulfilled this duty. They’ve done so during periods…
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Remarks by the President on Strengthening Intelligence and Aviation Security
State Dining Room 4:34 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. The immediate reviews that I ordered after the failed Christmas terrorist attack are now complete. I was just briefed on the findings and recommendations for reform, and I believe it’s important that the American people understand the new steps that we’re taking to prevent…
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Weekly Address: President Obama Outlines Steps Taken to Protect the Safety and Security of the American People
WASHINGTON – In his weekly address, President Barack Obama discussed his solemn responsibility to protect the nation and the steps the administration has taken to that end. From ordering reviews into the attempted act of terrorism in Detroit to a comprehensive strategy that has refocused our efforts on the fight against al Qaeda in Afghanistan…
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Statement by the President on the Attempted Attack on Christmas Day and Recent Violence in Iran
Kaneohe Bay Marine Base, Kaneohe, Hawaii 10:01 A.M. HAST THE PRESIDENT: Hey, guys. Good morning, everybody. I just want to take a few minutes to update the American people on the attempted terrorist attack that occurred on Christmas Day and the steps we’re taking to ensure the safety and security of the country. The investigation…