Category: Nov2014
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Statement by the Press Secretary on the Government of Afghanistan’s Approval of the Bilateral Security Agreement and the NATO Status of Forces Agreement
On Thursday, the Bilateral Security Agreement (BSA) and the NATO Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) were both approved by an overwhelming majority vote in the Afghan Parliament. We welcome the approval of these two agreements, which represent an invitation from the Afghan people to strengthen the relationship we have built over the past 13 years. …
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Weekly Address: It’s Time to Help Women and Working Families
WASHINGTON, DC — In this week’s address, the President highlighted the progress our economy is making, and the commonsense policies that could make it even stronger by ensuring that everyone who works hard has the opportunity to get ahead, especially women and working families. This commitment has been a core part of the President’s Year…
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Remarks By The First Lady At Grassroots Campaign Event With Democratic Candidate For Governor, Pat Quinn, Democratic Candidate For Senate, Dick Durbin, And Democratic Candidate For Congress, Cheri Bustos — Moline, Illinois
Wharton’s Field House Moline, Illinois 1:22 P.M. CDT MRS. OBAMA: Hey, everyone! (Applause.) Man, I’m glad to be home, even if it’s just for a second — we’ll see you guys after. It is really good to be back. And you know, I am thrilled to be here to support our friends, our outstanding Democratic…
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Remarks by The President at Rally for Gary Peters and Mark Schauer — Detroit, Michigan
Wayne State University Detroit, Michigan 7:09 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Detroit! (Applause.) It’s good to be back in Michigan! (Applause.) It’s good to be back at Wayne State! (Applause.) Go, Warriors! Give it up for a Wayne State alum, your next senator, Gary Peters! (Applause.) Give it up for your next governor, Mark Schauer!…
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Remarks by The President at Rally for Governor Dan Malloy — Bridgeport, Connecticut
Central High School Bridgeport, Connecticut 3:48 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Bridgeport! (Applause.) Are you fired up? AUDIENCE: Yes! THE PRESIDENT: Give it up for Dan Malloy, your outstanding governor! (Applause.) It’s good to be back in Connecticut. (Applause.) Give it up for your Lieutenant Governor, Nancy Wyman — (applause) — your outstanding Senators, Dick…
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Remarks by the President at Rally for Tom Wolf for Governor
Liacouras Center Temple University Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 7:29 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Philly! (Applause.) Hello, Temple! (Applause.) Give it up for your next governor, Tom Wolf! (Applause.) We’ve also got one of the best senators in the country — Bob Casey. (Applause.) Congressman Chaka Fattah. (Applause.) Your Mayor, Michael Nutter. (Applause.) One of your state…
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Remarks by the First Lady at a Grassroots Campaign Event for Democratic Candidate for Governor, Anthony Brown — Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore War Memorial Building Baltimore, Maryland 5:02 P.M. EST MRS. OBAMA: You guys fired up? (Applause.) This looks like a good crowd ready to get this done. Hello, everyone. I am honored to be here. (Applause.) First of all, I am so proud to be here today at this powerful memorial honoring so many people…
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Remarks by the President in a Press Conference
East Room 2:57 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. Have a seat. Today, I had a chance to speak with John Boehner and congratulated Mitch McConnell on becoming the next Senate Majority Leader. And I told them both that I look forward to finishing up this Congress’ business, and then working together for the…
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Remarks by the First Lady at “Salute to the Troops” Workshop
East Room 11:07 A.M. EST MRS. OBAMA: Well, hello. AUDIENCE: Hi! MRS. OBAMA: What’s going on? Just hanging out at the White House, in the East Room. (Laughter.) We’re excited to have you guys here. Welcome, welcome. Well, this is our latest edition of our White House Music Series — did they tell you that? …
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Remarks by the President at Medal of Honor Presentation to First Lieutenant Alonzo H. Cushing
Roosevelt Room 12:01 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Please, everyone, have a seat. Well, on behalf of Michelle and myself, welcome to the White House. One hundred fifty-one years ago, as our country struggled for its survival, President Lincoln dedicated the battlefield at Gettysburg as “a final resting place for those who died here, that the…