Archive for the 'Speeches' Category

Obama Labor Day Speech Milwaukee Full Text

Monday, September 6th, 2010

Hello, Milwaukee! (Applause.) Hello, Milwaukee! (Applause.) Thank you. It is good to be back in Milwaukee. It is good to be - I’m almost home. (Applause.) I just hop on the 94 and I’m home. (Applause.) Take it all the way to the South Side.It is good - it is good to be here on [...]

President Obama Speech Ending Iraq War Oval Office Full Text

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

Good evening. Tonight, I’d like to talk to you about the end of our combat mission in Iraq, the ongoing security challenges we face, and the need to rebuild our nation here at home.I know this historic moment comes at a time of great uncertainty for many Americans. We have now been through nearly a [...]

President Obama Iraq Speech Excerpts

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

Excerpts from President Barack Obama’s Address to the Nation on the End of Combat Operations in Iraq
“But this milestone should serve as a reminder to all Americans that our future is ours to shape if we move forward with confidence and commitment. It should also serve as a message to the world that the United [...]

President Obama Thanks Fort Bliss Troops Full Text Speech

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

Hello, everybody. (Applause.) Everybody have a seat. Well, listen, I am extraordinarily honored to be with all of you today, and I want to thank General Pittard, I want to thank Command Sergeant Major Dave Davenport, who have shown such extraordinary leadership here.I wanted to come down to Fort Bliss mainly to say thank you [...]

Obama Speech Xavier University New Orleans Katrina Anniversary Full Text

Sunday, August 29th, 2010

President Obama spoke at Xavier University in New Orleans on the 5th Anniversary of Katrina.
Introducer
Jade Young is a 1st year pharmacy student at Xavier. A New Orleans native, Jade is the reigning “Miss Xavier” for the 2010-2011 academic year. She was attending Benjamin Franklin High School when Hurricane Katrina hit. She left New Orleans two [...]

President Obama Remarks Muslim Ramadan Iftar Dinner

Friday, August 13th, 2010

Good evening. Welcome to the White House. To you, to Muslim Americans across our country, and to more than one billion Muslims around the world, I extend my best wishes on this holy month. Ramadan Kareem. I want to welcome members of the diplomatic corps; members of my administration; and Members of Congress, including Rush [...]

Obama Speech Austin University of Texas Full Text

Monday, August 9th, 2010

Hello Austin! Hello Longhorns! It’s wonderful to be back. I love this town. I remember paying you all a visit during the campaign. I toured the stadium with Mack Brown. Got a photo with the Heisman. Even rubbed the locker room’s longhorns for good luck. Just saying, might’ve had something to do with how the [...]

Obama Speech Disabled Vets Atlanta Full Text

Monday, August 2nd, 2010

Good morning. Thank you Commander Barrera for your kind introduction and your lifetime of service-in the Marines in Vietnam and as a tireless advocate for your fellow disabled veterans. Thank you Bobby.
I want to thank your great leadership team for welcoming me today-Chairman Ray Dempsey; incoming commander Wally Tyson; national adjutant Art Wilson; Judy Hezlep [...]

Obama Urban League Speech Education Full Text

Thursday, July 29th, 2010

Thank you. Everybody, please have a seat. Have a seat. Take a load off. (Applause.) Thank you.Good morning, Urban Leaguers.
AUDIENCE: Good morning.
THE PRESIDENT: Yes. It is wonderful to be here with all of you. It is wonderful to be here. And let me begin by congratulating Marc Morial for his outstanding leadership, his great friendship. [...]

Obama Economy Speech Las Vegas Nevada Full Text

Friday, July 9th, 2010

Thank you, Harry. Let me just say how nice it is to get out of Washington, and come back to Las Vegas. I love this town. Maybe not as much as my staff. For some reason, every time we come here, Air Force One is always a little more crowded. I have no idea why.
I’m [...]