Barack Obama, a first-term senator from Illinois, would be the first African-American president of the United States if elected. Serving in the Senate since 2004, Obama introduced bipartisan legislation what allows Americans to learn online how their tax dollars are spent. He also serves on the Vete

Obama奥巴马在柏林胜利柱前吸引20万德国人的演讲，伟大的演讲，可能将名留史册的经典演说，遣词用句都非常精彩。"A World That Stands as One"As Prepared For DeliveryBerlin, GermanyJuly 24th, 2008Thank you to the citizens of Berlin and to the people of Germany. Let me thank Chancellor Merkel and Foreign Minister Steinmeier for welcoming me earlier today. T

Advice from "beyond the echo chamber"REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT ON THE ESTABLISHMENTOF THE ECONOMIC RECOVERY ADVISORY BOARDEast Room, The White HouseFebruary 6, 2009THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Thank you. Please have a seat. (Applause.) Good morning, everybody.AUDIENCE: Good morning.THE PRESIDENT: I have

REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONGrand Foyer, The White HouseFebuary 4, 2009THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, Tim, for your hard work on this issue and on the economic recovery.The economic crisis we face is unlike any we've seen in our lifetime. It's a crisis of falling confidence and risi

On this Memorial Day, as our nation honors its unbroken line of fallen heroes, our sense of patriotism is particularly strong. Because while we gather here under open skies, we know that far beyond the Organ Mountains – in the streets of Baghdad, and the outskirts of Kabul – America's sons and daugh

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 Hous

My fellow citizens:我的同胞们：I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust you have 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 transiti

美国当选总统、民主党人奥巴马1月20日在美国国会大厦西侧的露天平台上正式宣誓就任美国第44任总统。宣誓就职后，奥巴马发表就职演说。演说中，奥巴马呼吁全体美国民众端正心态，努力提高公民责任感，为振兴国家贡献自己的力量。以下是就职演说的精彩语录：关于布什我感谢布什总统为我们国家作出的服务，感谢他在过渡期间所展示的慷慨与合作。I thank President Bush for his service to our nation, as well as the generosity and cooperation he has shown throughout this transition.关于困

REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT ON INFRASTRUCTUREFairfax County Parkway Connector SiteSpringfield, Virginia11:18 A.M. ESTFebruary 11, 2009THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody. I am extraordinarily pleased to be here with Virginia's Governor, an exceptional leader and a great friend of mine, Tim Kaine.Not fa

REMARKS OF PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMAWEEKLY ADDRESSThe White HouseSaturday, February 7, 2009Yesterday began with some devastating news with regard to our economic crisis. But I'm pleased to say it ended on a more positive note.In the morning, we received yet another round of alarming employment figures

REMARKS OF PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMAPROMOTING THE RECOVERY PLAN WITH SECRETARY CHUDepartment of EnergyFebruary 5, 2009Thank you, Secretary Chu, for bringing your experience and expertise to this new role. And thank you all so much for your service each and every day here at the Department. Your mission

Text of President Barack Obama's inaugural address on Tuesday, as prepared for delivery and released by the Presidential Inaugural Committee.Barack Obama takes the Oath of Office as the 44th President of the United States as he is sworn in by US Chief Justice John Roberts with his wife Michelle by h

REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT AT TOWN HALLConcord Community High SchoolElkhart, IndianaFebruary 9, 2009THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Thank you so much. Well, let's -- everybody can have a seat. Make yourselves comfortable -- we're going to be here a while. (Applause.)It is good to be back in Elkhart. (Applau

REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT AT A LINCOLN BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATIONU.S. CapitolWashington, D.C.11:47 A.M. ESTTHE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Thank you. Pease, be seated. Thank you very much. Madam Speaker, Leader Reid, members of Congress, dear friends, former colleagues, it is a great honor to be here -- a pl

OPENING REMARKS OF PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA -- AS PREPARED FOR DELIVERYFirst Presidential Press ConferenceEast Room, The White HouseMonday, February 9th, 2009Good evening. Before I take your questions tonight, I’d like to speak briefly about the state of our economy and why I believe we need to put th

REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT AT SIGNING OF CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM LEGISLATIONEast Room, The White HouseFebruary 4, 2009THE PRESIDENT: All right. Please, everybody have a seat. This is good. This is good. (Laughter and applause.) Today, with one of the first bills that I sign -- reauthorizin

“We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial”Washington, D.C.Sunday, January 18, 2009译文出处：译言I want to thank all the speakers and performers for reminding us, through song and through words, just what it is that we love about America. And I want to thank all of you for braving

Remarks of President Barack ObamaNational Prayer BreakfastThursday, February 5th, 2009Washington, DCGood morning. I want to thank the Co-Chairs of this breakfast, Representatives Heath Shuler and Vernon Ehlers. I’d also like to thank Tony Blair for coming today, as well as our Vice President, Joe Bi

Remarks By The President At Signing Of The American Ecovery And Reinvestment ActDenver Museum of Nature and ScienceDenver, ColoradoThe President: Thank you, everybody. Please have a seat. You guys can sit down, too. (Laughter.)Let me begin by saying thank you to a few people -- first of all, your ou

Remarks by the President and the Vice PresidentTo the national governors associationState Dining RoomTHE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. Everybody, please have a seat.First of all, thanks for not breaking anything last night. (Laughter.) Thank you also for waiting until I had left before you started

"Those of us who grew up playing basketball, whether on a playground in the city or a farm in the heartland, are grateful to the game for the lessons it teaches us about life," President Obama says in a special message for the NBA All-Star Game."Tonight, we celebrate individual excellence but we rem

WEEKLY ADDRESS OF THE PRESIDENT TO THE NATIONFebruary 14, 2009This week, I spent some time with Americans across the country who are hurting because of our economic crisis. People closing the businesses they scrimped and saved to start. Families losing the homes that were their stake in the American

REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT ON THE FISCAL YEAR 2010 BUDGETDwight D. Eisenhower Executive Office Building, Room 350February 26, 20099:55 A.M. ESTTHE PRESIDENT: Before I begin, I have some good news to report. Starting today, the recently unemployed will benefit from a COBRA subsidy that will make health

REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT AFTER REGULATORY REFORM MEETINGDiplomatic Reception RoomFebruary 25, 20093:56 P.M. ESTTHE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody. This afternoon, I met with members of my economic team and some key leaders in Congress to discuss the threats to our financial markets in this new century

REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT ON THE HOME MORTGAGE CRISISDobson High SchoolMesa, Arizona10:25 A.M. MSTTHE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. (Applause.) Please, everybody have a seat. Thank you. Well, it is good to be back in Arizona. (Applause.) Thank you. Are you excited? (Applause.) Thank you, thank you.

Remarks by President Obama and Commerce Secretary Nominee Gary LockeTHE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press Secretary___________________________For Immediate Release February 25, 200911:08 A.M. ESTTHE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. Last night, I outlined my vision for our common future -- one in whi

THE PRESIDENT: Earlier this week, I signed into law the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act -- the most sweeping economic recovery plan in history. Because of this plan, 3.5 million Americans will now go to work doing the work that America needs done.I'm grateful to Congress, governors and mayors

Remarks by the President on ProcurementRoom 350Dwight D. Eisenhower Executive Office Building10:20 A.M. ESTTHE PRESIDENT: Good morning. Even if these were the best of times, budget reform would be long overdue in Washington. And we have here some folks who have been working on these issues for a lon

Remarks of President Barack Obama – As Prepared for Delivery Address to Joint Session of CongressTuesday, February 24th, 2009Madame 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

Remarks of President Barack Obama – As Prepared for DeliveryResponsibly Ending the War in IraqCamp Lejeune, North CarolinaFriday, February 27, 2009Good morning Marines. Good morning Camp Lejeune. Good morning Jacksonville. Thank you for that outstanding welcome. I want to thank Lieutenant General He