Category: May 2012

WASHINGTON, DC— In this week’s address, President Obama spoke about his recent trip to Afghanistan, where he met with our brave troops and signed an historic agreement that will help put an end to the war.  The goal of defeating al Qaeda is within sight, we have killed Osama Bin Laden, and the President has…

Value-City Schottenstein Center Columbus, Ohio 1:05 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA:  Oh, wow.  (Applause.)  Wow.  It sounds like you all are already fired up and ready to go.  (Applause.)  This is amazing.  It is truly amazing.  And you know what, being here with all of you today, let me tell you, I’m feeling pretty fired up…

Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia 5:05 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA:  Hello, Virginia!  (Applause.)  It sounds like you all are already fired up.  It sounds like you all are ready to go.  (Applause.)  And let me tell you something.  Being here with all of you today, I am feeling pretty fired up and ready to go…

Today, the President will travel to Washington-Lee High School in Arlington, Virginia, to speak with students and their parents about the need to prevent interest rates on federal subsidized student loans from doubling on July 1. While at the school, the President and Secretary Duncan will hold a roundtable discussion with a small group of…

On Wednesday, May 9th, as part of their “In Performance at the White House” series, the President and First Lady will host a concert in the East Room honoring songwriters Burt Bacharach and Hal David, who will be awarded the 2012 Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.  President Obama will present the award…

During his May 3-4 visit to Moscow, National Security Advisor Tom Donilon discussed next steps in U.S. – Russia relations, including cooperation on security and economic issues.  National Security Advisor Donilon’s constructive and wide ranging meetings with President-elect Putin, Security Council Secretary Patrushev, and Deputy Head of the Government Apparatus Ushakov are part of an…

Broward College Commencement Fort Lauderdale, Florida May 4, 2012 As Prepared for Delivery Good afternoon, everyone! It’s wonderful to be here in Fort Lauderdale to celebrate such an important day with all of you. Thank you, President Armstrong, for that very kind introduction.  To my colleagues – congratulations on your selection as Professors of the…

Washington-Lee High School Arlington, Virginia 11:53 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, Generals!  (Applause.)  Hello, Virginia!  (Applause.)  Well, let me first of all say, following Amirah is kind of tough.  (Laughter.)  She is really good.  Give her a big round of applause for the great introduction.  (Applause.)  There are a couple of other people I want…

Washington Lee High School, Arlington, Virginia 11:35 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  What I’m going to be talking about today is obviously financing college educations.  And I tell a story about how both Michelle and I, we had to rely on student loans and grants and scholarships to get through college and law school, and we…

East Room 5:03 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you!  (Applause.)  Thank you very much.  Everybody, have a seat.  Have a seat.  Welcome to the White House, and congratulations to the Kentucky Wildcats on your 8th national championship.  (Applause.)  Eighth national champ — that’s not bad.  (Laughter.)  That’s not bad.  Although, this is the first in…