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Remarks by the First Lady at a “Celebration of Song: In Performance at the White House” Workshop
East Room 11:17 A.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: What’s going on? Just hanging out at the White House, huh? (Laughter.) Did you make it in okay? AUDIENCE: Yes. MRS. OBAMA: Security didn’t stop you or anything? You brought your IDs, everything is okay? You excited? AUDIENCE: Yes! MRS. OBAMA: So are we, so are we. Well,…
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Remarks by the President at In Performance at the White House: A Celebration of American Creativity
East Room 7:47 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, good evening, everybody. AUDIENCE: Good evening. THE PRESIDENT: Welcome to the White House. You all look very sharp. (Laughter.) Tonight, we honor the 50th anniversary of the National Endowment for the Arts and the Humanities with a celebration of one of our most precious gifts: American creativity.…
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Remarks by The First Lady at Fortune’s 50 Most Powerful Women Summit
National Portrait Gallery Washington, D.C. 6:50 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Well, good evening, everyone. It is such a pleasure and an honor to be here with all of you tonight. I want to start by thanking Pattie for that wonderful introduction and for her outstanding leadership on behalf of powerful women across the globe. So…
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Obama Approval Ratings Climbs Above 50 Percent, Congress Ratings Remain Dismal
In a new poll, President Obama’s approval ratings has climbed above 50 percent for the first time in 2 years. This could prove crucial to the upcoming 2016 Presidential elections. Conducted by ABC and the Washington Post, it was found that 51 percent of Americans approve of Obama’s performance – up by 6 points since…
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Remarks by National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice on Climate Change and National Security at Stanford University – As Prepared for Delivery
AS PREPARED FOR DELIVERY National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice Remarks on Climate Change and National Security Stanford University Monday, October 12, 2015 Hello, Stanford! It’s great to be back. Thank you, President Hennessy, for your very kind words and for welcoming me today. And, President Hennessy, on behalf of Stanford alums everywhere, thank you…
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Obama Defends Black Lives Movement, Praises Law Enforcement Officials
In defending the Black Lives Matter movement, President Obama said that these protests are really a voice for a problem that is occurring in African-American communities. In explaining why this movement is justified, Obama said, “I think everybody understands all lives matter. I think the reason that the organizers used the phrase ‘Black Lives Matter’…
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Remarks by the President at DNC Event at a Private Residence, Los Angeles, CA
Private Residence Los Angeles, California 5:20 P.M. PDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you! (Applause.) There are some pretty good acoustics in here. I’m going to start singing. (Laughter.) Well, let me, first of all, just thank James and Michael. First of all, James is doing outstanding work as the Ambassador to Spain. (Applause.) Part of our…
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Remarks by the President at DNC Event — Private Residence, Los Angeles, CA
Private Residence Los Angeles, California 3:52 P.M. PDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody! (Applause.) Hello, Los Angeles! (Applause.) Everybody, have a seat. Relax a little bit. It’s hot out here — we don’t want to get you overheated. (Laughter.) AUDIENCE MEMBER: Welcome home! THE PRESIDENT: It is good to be back in L.A. (Applause.) And let…
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Obama Vetoes Defense Policy Bill, Wants It Done Right
Obama has vetoed a $612 million defense policy bill and has returned it back to a Republican-controlled Congress. His reason for doing so is the manner in which it uses money that should be used for war spending to avoid automatic budget cuts to military programs. In speaking with reporters, he said, “I’m going to…
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MENSAJE SEMANAL: Escribiendo las Reglas para la Economía Global
WASHINGTON, DC – En su mensaje semanal, el presidente habló sobre los méritos de los estándares altos del tratado de comercio acordado esta semana. El Acuerdo de Asociación Transpacífico ayuda a nivelar el campo de juego para los trabajadores y negocios estadounidenses, para que podamos exportar más productos hechos en Estados Unidos por todo el…