Category: December 2009
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Remarks by the President on the Economy
Diplomatic Reception Room 12:38 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. I’ve just finished a candid and productive meeting with the CEOs of 12 of our nation’s largest financial institutions. I asked them to come to Washington today — at the end of this difficult year for their industry, but also for the economy —…
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Remarks by President Obama and President Sleiman of Lebanon after Meeting
Oval Office 2:51 P.M. EST PRESIDENT OBAMA: Thank you very much, everybody. I want to welcome President Sleiman and his delegation for the excellent visit that we’ve had. I thought that this meeting was critical because the relationship between the United States and Lebanon is critical. We have a strong friendship between the two countries.…
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Remarks by the President at the Acceptance of the Nobel Peace Prize
Oslo City Hall Oslo, Norway 1:44 P.M. CET THE PRESIDENT: Your Majesties, Your Royal Highnesses, distinguished members of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, citizens of America, and citizens of the world: I receive this honor with deep gratitude and great humility. It is an award that speaks to our highest aspirations — that for all the…
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Toast Remarks by the President at the 2009 Nobel Banquet
The Grand Hotel, Oslo, Norway 9:48 P.M. CET THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. Your Majesties, Your Excellencies, Your Royal Highnesses — to all my friends, my family. This is obviously an extraordinary evening, and I must say — I was telling the committee members that, having entirely exhausted myself with the speech this afternoon…
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Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Erdogan of Turkey after meeting
Oval Office 1:25 P.M. EST PRESIDENT OBAMA: I want to extend the warmest of welcomes to Prime Minister Erdogan. I’m glad that I, personally, and the American people have a chance to reciprocate the wonderful hospitality that was extended to me when I visited Turkey in April. As I said when I had the great…
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Remarks by the President on Job Creation and Economic Growth
The Brookings Institution, Washington, D.C. 11:23 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you so much, Strobe, for your extraordinary leadership here at Brookings, and thanks to all of you in attendance. Almost exactly one year ago, on a frigid winter’s day, I met with my new economic team at the headquarters of my presidential transition offices…
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Remarks by the President on Community Health Centers
South Court Auditorium 12:39 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. I am pleased that you could all join us today as we announce three new initiatives to help our community health centers provide better care to people in need all across America. (Applause.) I want to thank our Secretary of Health and Human Services,…
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Remarks by the President at Reception for Kennedy Center Honorees
East Room 5:28 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. On behalf of Michelle and myself, welcome to the White House. LITTLE CHILD: Thank you. THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Laughter.) This a season of joy, tradition and celebration. LITTLE CHILD: Yea! THE PRESIDENT: Yes! (Laughter.) And today, it is our great joy to continue a White…
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Remarks by the President at the National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony
The Ellipse 5:25 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Washington, D.C. (Applause.) I want to, first of all, thank Secretary Salazar for not only the kind introduction, but the extraordinary work he is doing in preserving the incredible bounty and natural resources of this country. I want to thank all…
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Remarks by the President on the Economy in Allentown, PA
Lehigh Carbon Community College, Allentown, Pennsylvania 11:54 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody. Hello. Thank you so much. Thank you, everybody. Thank you. Please, have a seat. Thank you. It is great to see you all. It’s good to be back in Pennsylvania. (Applause.) Good to be back in Allentown and Lehigh Valley. (Applause.) Lot…