We have a real chance to reduce gun violence
President Barack Obama
It has now been three months since the tragic events in Newtown, Connecticut. Three months since we lost 20 innocent children and six dedicated adults who had so much left to give. Three months since we, as Americans, began asking ourselves if we’re really doing enough to protect our communities.... |
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These cuts don’t have to happen
President Barack Obama
Editor’s Note: President Obama used his weekly address to urge Congress to stop the harmful automatic cuts that threaten thousands of jobs and affect our national security—called the sequester—from taking effect on March 1st. The following are remarks by the President on Feb. 23.
Our top priority.... |
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‘It’s our generation’s task to reignite economic growth’
President Barack Obama
Editor’s Note: The following remarks by the President in the State of the Union address.
Fifty-one years ago, John F. Kennedy declared to this chamber that “the Constitution makes us not rivals for power but partners for progress.” “It is my task,” he said, “to report the State of the Union -- to.... |
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Immigrants: ‘They're woven into the fabric of our lives’
President Barack Obama
Editor’s Note: The following are remarks by President Obama on January 29, 2013 regarding comprehensive immigration reform, at Del Sol High School in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Last week, I had the honor of being sworn in for a second term as President of the United States. And during my inaugural addre.... |
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Working together to extend the middle class tax cuts
President Barack Obama
On November 16th, the President had a constructive meeting with Congressional leaders on finding ways to reduce our deficit in a way that strengthens our economy and protects our middle class, and he looks forward to working together to get this done.
Four years after the worst economic crisis .... |
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Carrying on the work of our fallen heroes
This week in Libya, we lost four of our fellow Americans. Glen Doherty, Tyrone Woods, Sean Smith, and Chris Stevens were all killed in an outrageous attack on our diplomatic post in Benghazi.
These four Americans represented the very best of our country.
Glen and Tyrone had each served America.... |
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‘No justification to this type of senseless violence’
Every day, all across the world, American diplomats and civilians work tirelessly to advance the interests and values of our nation. Often, they are away from their families. Sometimes, they brave great danger.
Yesterday (Sept 11), four of these extraordinary Americans were killed in an attack .... |
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Holding middle class tax cuts hostage
Barack Obama
Recently, the Senate passed a plan that I proposed a few weeks ago to protect middle class Americans and virtually every small business owner from getting hit with a big tax hike next year – a tax hike of $2,200 for the typical family.
Now it comes down to this: If 218 Members of the House vot.... |
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Readout of the President’s Call with President Rajoy of Spain
President Obama spoke with Spain’s President Mariano Rajoy earlier today as part of his ongoing discussions with European leaders about the eurozone economy. President Obama acknowledged the difficult challenges that the Spanish people are facing, and reiterated his support for President Rajoy’s .... |
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EDUCATING OUR WAY TO AN ECONOMY BUILT TO LAST:
Stopping the Student Loan Interest Rate Hike
In his State of the Union Address, President Obama laid out a blueprint for an economy built to last—an economy built on American manufacturing, American energy, skills for American workers, and a renewal of American values.
The President has worked tirelessly to get our economy growing again,.... |
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Buffett Rule: Everyone pays their fair share
Editor’s Note: The following are remarks by President Barack Obama in his weekly address on March 31, 2012.
Over the last few months, I’ve been talking about a choice we face as a country. We can either settle for an economy where a few people do really well and everyone else struggles to get by.... |
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White House Highlights Stella Matadama as a “Champion of Change” and Leader in Housing Counseling
WASHINGTON, DC – On Thursday, March 1st in Los Angeles, California, the White House will honor Stella Matadama as one of eleven housing counselors and HUD-approved organizations being recognized as Champions of Change for their hard work, perseverance and dedication to their communities. Stella Ma.... |
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White House Highlights Ruben Andrade Jr. as a “Champion of Change” and Leader in Housing Counseling
WASHINGTON, DC – On Thursday, March 1st in Los Angeles, California, the White House will honor Ruben Andrade Jr. as one of eleven housing counselors and HUD-approved organizations being recognized as Champions of Change for their hard work, perseverance and dedication to their communities. Ruben A.... |
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Readout of the President’s Call with Spanish President-elect Rajoy
President Obama spoke with Spanish President-elect Mariano Rajoy today to congratulate him on his election and to underscore U.S. support for his economic reform agenda. The two leaders agreed on the vitality of the alliance between our two countries, which cooperate closely on a full range of is.... |
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REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT
ON THE PAYROLL TAX CUT
THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody. Sorry to interrupt.
MR. CARNEY: All yours, sir.
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Good afternoon, everybody. It is no secret that there hasn’t been an abundance of partisanship in Washington this year. And that’s why what happened on Saturday was such a big .... |
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