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Remarks by the President at a DCCC Event
Private Residence New York, New York 6:38 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good to see you. Thank you, everybody, thank you! (Applause.) Everybody, have a seat. Have a seat. Have a seat. It is wonderful to be here. Thank you so much to all of you, not just for what you’re doing now for the Democratic…
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Remarks by the President on Immigration Reform
East Room 10:47 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. Please have a seat, everybody. Good morning, and welcome to the White House. Today I’m here with leaders from business, from labor, from faith communities who are united around one goal — finishing the job of fixing a broken immigration system. This is not…
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Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif of Pakistan After Bilateral Meeting
Oval Office 4:16 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: It’s a great pleasure to welcome Prime Minister Sharif to the Oval Office. He was reminding me that the last time he visited here was quite some time ago, and we’re glad to have him back after a historic election that took place in Pakistan. To see a…
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Remarks by the President on the Affordable Care Act
Rose Garden 11:33 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Everybody, have a seat. MS. BAKER: Hello. My name is Janice Baker. I have the privilege to say that I’m the first person in the state of Delaware to enroll for health insurance through the new marketplace. (Applause.) Like many consumers out there, it took me a number…
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President Obama Designates Judge Patricia E. Campbell-Smith to Serve as Chief Judge of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama announced that he has designated Judge Patricia E. Campbell-Smith to be the Chief Judge of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims. “I am proud to designate Judge Campbell-Smith to serve as Chief Judge on the United States Court of Federal Claims,” said President Obama. “She has a long and…
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Readout of the President’s Call with President Hollande of France
The President spoke today with President Hollande of France. The United States and France are allies and friends, and share a close working relationship on a wide range of issues, including security and intelligence. The President and President Hollande discussed recent disclosures in the press – some of which have distorted our activities and some…
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WEEKLY ADDRESS: Working Together on Behalf of the American People
Remarks of President Barack Obama Weekly Address The White House October 19, 2013 Hi everybody. This week, because Democrats and responsible Republicans came together, the government was reopened, and the threat of default was removed from our economy. There’s been a lot of discussion lately of the politics of this shutdown. But the truth is,…
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Remarks by the President at Nomination of Jeh Johnson to be Secretary of Homeland Security
Rose Garden 2:06 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. Please have a seat. As President, my most solemn responsibility is the safety and security of the American people. And we’ve got an outstanding team here of folks who work every single day to make sure that we’re doing everything we can to fulfill that…
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Statement by the President on the Passing of Congressman Bill Young
Michelle and I were saddened to learn of the passing of Congressman C.W. Bill Young. For over 50 years Bill served the people of Florida, both in the state legislature and as the longest-serving Republican in the U.S. House of Representatives. He will be remembered for his advocacy and support for the armed forces, service…
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Statement by the President on the Passing of Tom Foley
Today, America has lost a legend of the United States Congress. For thirty years, Tom Foley represented the people of Washington’s 5th district with skill, dedication, and a deep commitment to improving the lives of those he was elected to serve. Tom’s straightforward approach helped him find common ground with members of both parties, eventually…