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President Barack Obama at Camp Lejeune   REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT ON IRAQ Camp Lejeune, North Carolina February 27, 2009 12:06 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  Good morning Jacksonville.  (Applause.)   Thank you so much for the extraordinarily welcome.  Just a few additional people I want to note are here:  Governor Bev Perdue of North Carolina -- where is Governor Perdue?  Stand up, please  (Applause.)  We have the new United States Senator from North Carolina, Kay Hagan.  (Applause.)  Members of the North Carolina congressional delegation who are here today -- please stand and wave.  (Applause.)  And thank you, Staff Sergeant Mink, for the outstanding rendition of our National Anthem...more

The President is gearing up to give his first address to a joint session of Congress tonight (it's not technically a State of the Union, since it's the first year of his administration).   Remarks of President Barack Obama -- Address to Joint Session of Congress As Prepared for Delivery Tuesday, February 24th, 2009 Madame Speaker, Mr. Vice President, Members of Congress, and the First Lady of the United States: I’ve come here tonight not only to address the distinguished men and women in this great chamber, but to speak frankly and directly to the men and women who sent us here...more

President Barack Obama talks with reporter Hisham Melhem of al Arabiya television for his first formal interview Monday, Jan. 26, 2009, in the Map Room on the Ground Floor of the White House Residence.  White House Photo by Pete Souza   INTERVIEW OF THE PRESIDENT BY HISHAM MELHEM, AL ARABIYA THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release Map Room January 26, 2009 Q    Mr. President, thank you for this opportunity, we really appreciate it. THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you so much. Q    Sir, you just met with your personal envoy to the Middle East, Senator Mitchell.  Obviously, his first task is to consolidate the cease-fire.  But beyond that you've been saying that you want to pursue actively and aggressively peacemaking between the Palestinians and the Israelis...more

President Barack Obama   REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT TO STATE DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release U.S. Department of State Washington, D.C. January 22, 2009 [view video] THE PRESIDENT: Thank you so much. It is my privilege to come here and to pay tribute to all of you, the talented men and women of the State Department. I've given you an early gift -- Hillary Clinton...more

Chief Justice John Roberts administers the oath of office to Barack Obama, the 44th president of the United States.   Remarks of President Barack Obama Inaugural Address Tuesday, January 20, 2009 Washington, D.C. January 20, 2009 My fellow citizens: I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust you’ve bestowed, mindful of the sacrifices borne by our ancestors. I thank President Bush for his service to our nation, as well as the generosity and cooperation he has shown throughout this transition...more

Remarks by President George W. Bush

President Bush Discusses Presidential Election     President George W. Bush delivers a statement on the 2008 president election from the Rose Garden Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008, at the White House.   The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release Rose Garden November 5, 2008 THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. Last night, I had a warm conversation with President-elect Barack Obama. I congratulated him and Senator Biden on their impressive victory. I told the President-elect he can count on complete cooperation from my administration as he makes the transition to the White House...more

Remarks by President Bush to U.N. General Assembly Bush addresses the 63rd Session of the General Assembly in New York THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary (New York, New York) September 23, 2008 THE PRESIDENT:  Mr. Secretary General, distinguished delegates, ladies and gentlemen:  I'm pleased to be here to address the General Assembly. Sixty-three years ago, representatives from around the world gathered in San Francisco to complete the founding of the Charter of the United Nations.  They met in the shadow of a devastating war, with grave new dangers on the horizon.  They agreed on a historic pledge:  "to reaffirm faith in fundamental human rights, and unite their strength to maintain international peace and security."...more

March 19, 2008 - Bush Calls Success in Iraq a Strategic Victory Against Terror

President Bush delivers remarks on the fifth anniversary of coalition forces' entry into Iraq. (© AP Images) United States stands with Iraqis to face challenges ahead, president says By David I. McKeeby Staff Writer March 19, 2008 Washington -- Five years ago the United States led an international coalition into Iraq to topple a brutal dictator and free 27 million people.  Many challenges remain in building a new democracy, but the United States will stand with the Iraqi people because Iraq’s success will be a strategic victory against extremists, says President Bush...more

President Bush, center right, and Chinese President Hu Jintao, center left, and other guests and Chinese leaders visit the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. By Merle D. Kellerhals Jr. Staff Writer August 11, 2008 Washington -- President Bush wrapped up a three-nation, seven-day visit to East Asia, citing the enormous growth in political liberty and economic prosperity that has enhanced the lives and livelihoods of hundreds of millions across the region. "Some have called this transformation 'the Asian Miracle,'" Bush says.  "In truth, it's no miracle at all.  It's evidence of universal truths: the passion for liberty transcends culture and faith.  Free markets unleash innovation and blaze the path to prosperity...more

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