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Statement by NSC Spokesperson Ned Price on Today’s Terrorist Attack in Ankara, Turkey
The United States condemns in the strongest terms today’s horrific terrorist attack in Ankara, Turkey. The fact that this attack occurred ahead of a planned rally for peace underscores the depravity of those behind it and serves as another reminder of the need to confront shared security challenges in the region. We offer our deepest…
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Weekly Address: Writing the Rules for a Global Economy
WASHINGTON, DC — In this week’s address, the President spoke to the merits of the high-standards trade agreement reached this past week. The Trans-Pacific Partnership helps level the playing field for American workers and businesses, so we can export more Made-in-America products all over the world, supporting higher-paying American jobs here at home. The President…
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Remarks by the President for Patty Murray for Senate and Washington State Democratic Party
Westin Hotel Seattle, Washington October 9, 2015, 6:04 P.M. PDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Seattle! (Applause.) Oh, it is good to be back in Seattle! (Applause.) All right, all right, all right. Everybody, have a seat, have a seat. (Applause.) Thank you. Thank you, everybody. (Applause.) Thank you guys. Thank you. (Applause.) AUDIENCE MEMBER: I love…
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Remarks by The First Lady at The PCU Illinois Christening
General Dynamics Electric Boat Shipyard Groton, Connecticut 12:15 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you so much. (Applause.) Thank you all. Well, good morning, everyone. AUDIENCE: Good morning! MRS. OBAMA: It’s still pretty cool. (Laughter.) It is my great pleasure to be with you again today. I want to start by thanking Jeff…
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Remarks by the President at a DNC Event — San Francisco, CA
Warfield Theater San Francisco, California 10:34 A.M. PDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, San Francisco! (Applause.) Hello, hello! (Applause.) Hello! It’s good to see you. Everybody, have a seat, have a seat. (Applause.) Thank you! Thank you. It’s good to be in California! (Applause.) I am fired up! I’m always fired up when I’m in San Francisco.…
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Obama Calls For Reducing Standardized Testing, Still Necessary
In accepting that government shares responsibility for placing so much weightage on tests, President Obama called for capping standardized testing at 2 percent class time. In explaining their next course of action, Obama said, “Learning is about so much more than just filling in the right bubble. So we’re going to work with states, school…
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Statement by the President Congratulating the 2015 Nobel Peace Prize Recipients
On behalf of the American people, I congratulate Tunisia’s National Dialogue Quartet on winning the Nobel Peace Prize. This brave coalition of workers, industry, lawyers and human rights advocates is an inspiring reminder that lasting peace and security can only be achieved when citizens are empowered to forge their own future and that democracy is…
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First Lady Michelle Obama Hosts “a Celebration Of Song: In Performance At The White House” Student Workshop
Wednesday, October 14, 2015 The White House * 11:00AM ET – As part of the “In Performance at the White House” series, the First Lady will welcome 60 middle school students from the Greater Washington region for an interactive student workshop: “A Celebration of Song.” Following the First Lady’s remarks, the participating students will sit down with…
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President Celebrates Third World Cup Win with USWNT in the White House
President Obama invited the US Women’s National Soccer Team to the White House to celebrate their win. In speaking of their achievements in the East Room, Obama said, “This team taught all America’s children that ‘playing like a girl’ means you’re a badass. Perhaps I shouldn’t have used that phrase. Playing like a girl means…
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President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Amos J. Hochstein – Assistant Secretary for Energy Resources, Department of State David McKean – Ambassador to Luxembourg, Department of State President Obama also announced his intent to appoint the following individual to a…