Category: Apr2014

Manila, Philippines 9:24 P.M. PHT MS. HAYDEN:  Hi, everyone.  Thanks for joining.  We’re here to talk about the new sanctions that will be going out today on Russia.  We have senior administration officials to speak with you on background.  There is no embargo on this call.  Again, it’s a backgrounder; these are senior administration officials.…

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 2:53 P.M. MST PRESIDENT OBAMA:  Well, hello, everybody. AUDIENCE:  Hello! PRESIDENT OBAMA:  Selamat petang.  I want to thank Prime Minister Najib for bringing me here today, as well as Cheryl Yeoh.  Where’s Cheryl?  She was here just a second ago.  There she is over there — (applause) — who’s going to be…

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 2:53 P.M. MST PRESIDENT OBAMA:  Well, hello, everybody. AUDIENCE:  Hello! PRESIDENT OBAMA:  Selamat petang.  I want to thank Prime Minister Najib for bringing me here today, as well as Cheryl Yeoh.  Where’s Cheryl?  She was here just a second ago.  There she is over there — (applause) — who’s going to be…

University of Malaya Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 3:54 P.M. MST PRESIDENT OBAMA:  Well, good afternoon.  Selamat petang.  Please, everybody have a seat.  It is wonderful to be here and it is wonderful to see all these outstanding young people here. I want to thank, first of all, the University of Malaya for hosting us.  I want…

The Honorable Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib Tun Abdul Razak, Prime Minister of Malaysia and The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States of America held a bilateral meeting on 27 April 2014 in Putrajaya, Malaysia. The two leaders reflected on the historic nature of President Obama’s State Visit to Malaysia, the first Presidential visit…

The Honorable Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib Tun Abdul Razak, Prime Minister of Malaysia and The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States of America held a bilateral meeting on 27 April 2014 in Putrajaya, Malaysia. The two leaders reflected on the historic nature of President Obama’s State Visit to Malaysia, the first Presidential visit…

Agreements will increase exports, boost investment in the U.S. and support American jobs Today, President Obama attended a signing ceremony to congratulate three American companies — General Electric, Verdezyne and MetLife — on the completion of commercial agreements in Malaysia worth more than $1.8 billion. As a result of these deals, U.S. companies will be doing…

WASHINGTON, DC – In this week’s address, the President highlighted small business owners across the country acting to raise wages for their workers, and called on Congress to give America a raise so more hard-working Americans have the opportunity to get ahead. The audio of the address and video of the address will be available…

United States Army Garrison Yongsan Seoul, Republic of Korea   10:57 A.M. KST PRESIDENT OBAMA:  Well, hello, Yongsan!  (Applause.)  It is good to be back to Yongsan Garrison.  I want to thank one of our military’s most tested and trusted leaders for that outstanding introduction — General Mike Scaparrotti.  (Applause.)  Now, I’ve been told —…

Istana Negara Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 8:38 P.M. MST HIS MAJESTY KING HALIM:  The honorable President Barack Obama, President of the United States; Excellencies; honored guests; ladies and gentlemen:  The Raja Permaisuri Agong joins us in warmly welcoming you, Mr. President, and your delegation to Istana Negara on the occasion of your state visit to Malaysia.…