http://www.whitehouse.gov/rss/speeches.xml President Obama's Weekly Address en-US Sat, 4 Jul 2009 05:30:04 -0500 White House http://www.whitehouse.gov/ true Public Domain No Stay in tune with the President's agenda with his weekly addresses released at the end of every week. Stay in tune with the President's agenda with his weekly addresses released at the end of every week. The White House noreply@whitehouse.gov The White House president obama weekly address radio video fireside chat http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/2.0/ http://www.whitehouse.gov/rss/speeches.xml http://www.whitehouse.gov/assets/itunes_thumbnails/iT_weekly_address_video.jpg http://www.whitehouse.gov/WeeklyAddress/2009/20090704-UTEKWJ/20090704_Weekly_Address.m4v noreply@whitehouse.gov Sat, 4 Jul 2009 00:01:00 -0500 The President recounts America’s great history of overcoming seemingly insurmountable challenges, and pledges to lead America in continuing that tradition. Focusing on creating a clean energy economy comprehensive health reform, and an education system in need of change, the President pledges not to leave these decades-old problems to yet another generation to solve. July 3, 2009. (Public Domain) http://www.whitehouse.gov/WeeklyAddress/2009/20090704-UTEKWJ/20090704_Weekly_Address.m4v nonadult No The President recounts America’s great history of overcoming seemingly insurmountable challenges, and pledges to lead America in continuing that tradition. The White House The President recounts America’s great history of overcoming seemingly insurmountable challenges, and pledges to lead America in continuing that tradition. President Barack Obama, White House, Clean Energy Economy, Health Care Reform. Weekly Address, Fourth, 4th, July http://www.whitehouse.gov/WeeklyAddress/2009/20090627-ARWXZU/20090627_Weekly_Address.m4v noreply@whitehouse.gov Sat, 27 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The President praises historic energy legislation passed by the House of Representatives. The legislation will help America create green jobs, ensure clean air for our children, move towards energy independence and combat climate change. July 27, 2009. (Public Domain) http://www.whitehouse.gov/WeeklyAddress/2009/20090627-ARWXZU/20090627_Weekly_Address.m4v nonadult No The President praises historic energy legislation passed by the House of Representatives. The White House The President praises historic energy legislation passed by the House of Representatives. President Barack Obama, White House, Clean Energy Economy, Climate Change, Green Jobs, Waxman, Markey http://www.whitehouse.gov/WeeklyAddress/2009/20090620-GFHLTR/20090620_WeeklyAddress.m4v noreply@whitehouse.gov Sat, 20 Jun 2009 00:01:00 -0500 The President explains his plan to address one of the major causes of the current economic crisis -- the breakdown of oversight leading to widespread abuses in the financial world. The new Consumer Financial Protection Agency will have the sole job of looking out for the financial interests of ordinary Americans by banning unfair practices and enforcing the rules. This is a cornerstone in America’s new economic foundation. (Public Domain) http://www.whitehouse.gov/WeeklyAddress/2009/20090620-GFHLTR/20090620_WeeklyAddress.m4v nonadult No The President explains his plan to address one of the major causes of the current economic crisis The White House The President explains his plan to address one of the major causes of the current economic crisis President Barack Obama, White House, Financial Regulation, Consumer Financial Protection Agency, Wall Street, Banks http://www.whitehouse.gov/WeeklyAddress/2009/20090613-JHNCXV/20090613_WeeklyAddress.m4v noreply@whitehouse.gov Sat, 13 Jun 2009 00:01:00 -0500 The President has long noted that skyrocketing health care costs will be disastrous for our long term national debt unless we pass real reform. In this Weekly Address, the President also explains how he will cover the upfront costs of reform by eliminating overpayments to Medicaid and Medicare and driving down costs contributing to government’s health care expenditures across the board. (Public Domain) http://www.whitehouse.gov/WeeklyAddress/2009/20090613-JHNCXV/20090613_WeeklyAddress.m4v nonadult No The President explains how he will cover the costs of health care reform in the short term, and how it will help save our fiscal future in the long term. The White House The President explains how he will cover the costs of health care reform in the short term, and how it will help save our fiscal future in the long term. President Barack Obama, Weekly Address, Health Care Reform, Deficits, Debt, Fiscal Responsibility, Fiscally Responsibility http://www.whitehouse.gov/WeeklyAddress/2009/20090606-WIKMBV/20090606_WeeklyAddress.m4v noreply@whitehouse.gov Sat, 6 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The President makes clear that as Congress works through health care reform legislation, it must include fundamental changes that lower costs, ensure Americans have choices, and establish access to quality, affordable health care for all Americans. But what we cant welcome, the President says, is reform that just invests more money in the status quo reform that throws good money after bad habits. (public domain) http://www.whitehouse.gov/WeeklyAddress/2009/20090606-WIKMBV/20090606_WeeklyAddress.m4v nonadult No The President makes clear that as Congress works through health care reform legislation, it must include fundamental changes that lower costs The White House The President makes clear that as Congress works through health care reform legislation, it must include fundamental changes that lower costs President Barack Obama Obamas "Weekly Address" "Health Care" healthcare Reform "White House" chat http://www.whitehouse.gov/WeeklyAddress/Video/2009/05/20090530-CXZLHK/20090530_Weekly_Address.m4v noreply@whitehouse.gov Sat, 30 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The President discusses the breadth and depth of experience held by his nominee for the Supreme Court. In the course of a life that began in a housing project in the South Bronx and brought her to the pinnacle of her profession, Judge Sonia Sotomayor accumulated more experience on the federal bench than any incoming Supreme Court Justice in the past 100 years, touching nearly every aspect of our legal system. May 30, 2009. (Public Domain) http://www.whitehouse.gov/WeeklyAddress/Video/2009/05/20090530-CXZLHK/20090530_Weekly_Address.m4v nonadult No The President discusses the breadth and depth of experience held by his nominee for the Supreme Court. The White House The President discusses the breadth and depth of experience held by his nominee for the Supreme Court. Judge Sonia Sotomayor President Barack Obama White House Experience http://www.whitehouse.gov/WeeklyAddress/Video/2009/05/20090523-NHUQAS/20090523_Weekly_Address.m4v noreply@whitehouse.gov Sat, 23 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500 President Barack Obama calls on the American people to join him in paying tribute to America’s veterans, servicemen and women – particularly those who have made the ultimate sacrifice - and their families. (Public Domain) http://www.whitehouse.gov/WeeklyAddress/Video/2009/05/20090523-NHUQAS/20090523_Weekly_Address.m4v nonadult No President Barack Obama calls on the American people to join him in paying tribute to America’s veterans, servicemen and women. The White House President Barack Obama calls on the American people to join him in paying tribute to America’s veterans, servicemen and women. President Barack Obama Memorial Day Military Veterans Sacrifice http://www.whitehouse.gov/WeeklyAddress/Video/2009/05/20090516-OPLRTV/20090516_Weekly_Address.m4v noreply@whitehouse.gov Sat, 16 May 2009 00:01:00 -0500 This week the President discusses breakthroughs on two issues where stakeholders from all sides, once opposed, are coming together for real reform. On health care and energy, solutions would provide key pillars for a new foundation for the country. May 16, 2009. (Public Domain) http://www.whitehouse.gov/WeeklyAddress/Video/2009/05/20090516-OPLRTV/20090516_Weekly_Address.m4v nonadult No This week the President discusses breakthroughs on two issues where stakeholders from all sides, once opposed, are coming together for real reform. The White House This week the President discusses breakthroughs on two issues where stakeholders from all sides, once opposed, are coming together for real reform. Your Weekly Address President Barack Obama Obama's Health Care Reform Energy Pillars New Foundation http://www.whitehouse.gov/WeeklyAddress/Video/2009/05/20090509-WSDVXZ/20090509_Weekly_Address.m4v noreply@whitehouse.gov Sat, 9 May 2009 05:30:00 -0500 This week the President recaps a busy week, from strides on fiscal discipline, to financial stability, to cracking down on tax havens and tax breaks for shifting jobs overseas. For his next big step, he calls for a Credit Card Bill of Rights: Americans know that they have a responsibility to live within their means and pay what they owe. But they also have a right to not get ripped off by the sudden rate hikes, unfair penalties, and hidden fees that have become all-too common in our credit card industry. Watch Your Weekly Address to hear what he plans to do about it. (Public Domain) http://www.whitehouse.gov/WeeklyAddress/Video/2009/05/20090509-WSDVXZ/20090509_Weekly_Address.m4v nonadult No This week the President recaps a busy week, from strides on fiscal discipline, to financial stability, to cracking down on tax havens and tax breaks for shifting jobs overseas. The White House This week the President recaps a busy week, from strides on fiscal discipline, to financial stability, to cracking down on tax havens and tax breaks for shifting jobs overseas. President Barack Obama, Your Weekly Address, Credit Card Bill of Rights, Economy, Obama, President http://www.whitehouse.gov/WeeklyAddress/Video/2009/05/20090502-YTREDR/20090502_Weekly_Address.m4v noreply@whitehouse.gov Sat, 2 May 2009 05:30:00 -0500 In this Weekly Address, the President discusses the governments response to the 2009 H1N1 flu virus, urging that there is no need to panic but explaining that the federal government and American people nonetheless should take the necessary precautions. (Public Domain) http://www.whitehouse.gov/WeeklyAddress/Video/2009/05/20090502-YTREDR/20090502_Weekly_Address.m4v nonadult No In this Weekly Address, the President discusses the governments response to the 2009 H1N1 flu virus. The White House In this Weekly Address, the President discusses the governments response to the 2009 H1N1 flu virus. President Barack Obama, White House, Weekly Address, Flu, H1N1, Swine, Twitter, Flickr, Facebook, MySpace, Youtube http://www.whitehouse.gov/WeeklyAddress/Video/2009/04/20090425-HHFGCE/20090425_Weekly_Address.m4v noreply@whitehouse.gov Sat, 25 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The President reiterates a theme that has been a hallmark of his career, namely that “old habits and stale thinking” will simply not help us solve the new and immense problems our country faces. Listing off several specific changes he intends to bring, he describes his guiding principle: “To help build a new foundation for the 21st century, we need to reform our government so that it is more efficient, more transparent, and more creative. That will demand new thinking and a new sense of responsibility for every dollar that is spent.” April 25, 2009. (Public Domain) http://www.whitehouse.gov/WeeklyAddress/Video/2009/04/20090425-HHFGCE/20090425_Weekly_Address.m4v nonadult No The President reiterates a theme that has been a hallmark of his career, namely that “old habits and stale thinking” will simply not help us solve the new and immense problems our country faces. The White House The President reiterates a theme that has been a hallmark of his career, namely that “old habits and stale thinking” will simply not help us solve the new and immense problems our country faces. President Barack Obama Weekly Address 21st Century Government Reform Transparent Creative http://www.whitehouse.gov/WeeklyAddress/Video/2009/04/20090418-NNBQRT/20090418_Weekly_Address.m4v noreply@whitehouse.gov Sat, 18 Apr 2009 06:00:00 -0500 With the process of going through the budget line by line in full swing, the President uses his Weekly Address to give some examples, big and small, of how the Administration is working to cut costs and eliminate waste. The President also announces two new key appointments, Jeffrey Zients as Chief Performance Officer and Aneesh Chopra as Chief Technology Officer, who will be invaluable in streamlining the way government functions through efficiency and innovation. (public domain) http://www.whitehouse.gov/WeeklyAddress/Video/2009/04/20090418-NNBQRT/20090418_Weekly_Address.m4v nonadult No With the process of going through the budget line by line in full swing, the President uses his Weekly Address to give some examples, big and small, of how the Administration is working to cut costs and eliminate waste. The White House With the process of going through the budget line by line in full swing, the President uses his Weekly Address to give some examples, big and small, of how the Administration is working to cut costs and eliminate waste. Weekly Address http://www.whitehouse.gov/WeeklyAddress/Video/2009/04/20090411-QAELPT/20090411_Weekly_Address.m4v noreply@whitehouse.gov Sat, 11 Apr 2009 06:00:00 -0500 The President discusses the multitude of problems and opportunities before the world through the prism of Passover and Easter. (public domain) http://www.whitehouse.gov/WeeklyAddress/Video/2009/04/20090411-QAELPT/20090411_Weekly_Address.m4v nonadult No The President discusses the multitude of problems and opportunities before the world through the prism of Passover and Easter. The White House The President discusses the multitude of problems and opportunities before the world through the prism of Passover and Easter. Your Weekly Address http://www.whitehouse.gov/WeeklyAddress/Video/2009/04/20090404-ZZXSAQ/20090404_Weekly_Address.m4v noreply@whitehouse.gov Sat, 4 Apr 2009 06:00:00 -0500 The President discusses the breadth and depth of the global challenges we face, as well as our potential to address them through renewed international alliances. This weeks address was filmed aboard Air Force 1 amidst vital diplomatic stops at the G-20 Summit, a NATO summit, and bilateral meetings. (public domain) http://www.whitehouse.gov/WeeklyAddress/Video/2009/04/20090404-ZZXSAQ/20090404_Weekly_Address.m4v nonadult No The President discusses the breadth and depth of the global challenges we face, as well as our potential to address them through renewed international alliances. The White House The President discusses the breadth and depth of the global challenges we face, as well as our potential to address them through renewed international alliances. Weekly Address President Barack Obama Trip G-20 G20 Europe Russia Nuclear Arms Economy Jobs http://www.whitehouse.gov/WeeklyAddress/Video/2009/03/20090328-JLKXEU/20090328_Weekly_Address.m4v noreply@whitehouse.gov Sat, 28 Mar 2009 06:00:00 -0500 The President addresses the people of North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota as they face down disastrous flooding. He speaks of what the government is doing, but also stresses that times of crisis like this are reminders of the need and opportunity Americans have to keep their dedication to service. (public domain) http://www.whitehouse.gov/WeeklyAddress/Video/2009/03/20090328-JLKXEU/20090328_Weekly_Address.m4v nonadult No The President addresses the people of North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota as they face down disastrous flooding. The White House The President addresses the people of North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota as they face down disastrous flooding. floods, flooding, natural, disaster, emergency /the_press_office/Weekly-Address-President-Obama-to-Focus-on-Budget-Priorities-Next-Week/ noreply@whitehouse.gov Sat, 21 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The President reflects on lessons from his time spent outside Washington this week, which only reinforced the four core principles in his budget. (Public Domain) /the_press_office/Weekly-Address-President-Obama-to-Focus-on-Budget-Priorities-Next-Week/ nonadult No The President reflects on lessons from his time spent outside Washington this week, which only reinforced the four core principles in his budget. The White House The President reflects on lessons from his time spent outside Washington this week, which only reinforced the four core principles in his budget. budget town hall health care energy education http://www.whitehouse.gov/Nowruz/ noreply@whitehouse.gov Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500 President Obama's special video message for all those celebrating Nowruz, or "New Day." This year, the President wanted to send a special message to the people and government of Iran, acknowledging the strain in our relations over the last few decades. After committing his administration to a future of honest and respectful diplomacy, he addresses Iran's leaders directly. (Public Domain) http://www.whitehouse.gov/Nowruz/ nonadult No President Obama gives a New Year's video message to the people and leadership of Iran. The White House President Obama gives a New Year's video message to the people and leadership of Iran. president, obama, Nowruz, Iran, Iranian, new year http://www.whitehouse.gov/WeeklyAddress/Video/2009/03/20090314-WYTDER/20090314_Weekly_Address.m4v noreply@whitehouse.gov Sat, 14 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500 President Obama makes key announcements regarding the safety of our nation's food. (public domain) http://www.whitehouse.gov/WeeklyAddress/Video/2009/03/20090314-WYTDER/20090314_Weekly_Address.m4v nonadult No President Obama makes key announcements regarding the safety of our nation's food. The White House President Obama makes key announcements regarding the safety of our nation's food. President Obama makes key announcements regarding the safety of our nation's food. fda, Margaret Hamburg, Joshua Sharfstein http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/09/03/06/Toward-a-Better-Day/ noreply@whitehouse.gov Sat, 7 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500 President Obama capped off a busy week in Washington remarking on new lending guidelines aimed at lowering mortgage payments; an initiative to generate funds for small business and college loans; the release of his administration's first budget which includes $2T in deficit reduction, and the start of long overdue health care reform. (public domain) http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/09/03/06/Toward-a-Better-Day/ nonadult No President Obama capped off a busy week in Washington remarking on new lending guidelines aimed at lowering mortgage payments. The White House President Obama capped off a busy week in Washington remarking on new lending guidelines aimed at lowering mortgage payments. Obama, address, economy, recovery, fireside, radio http://www.whitehouse.gov/weekly_address/ noreply@whitehouse.gov Sat, 28 Feb 2009 06:00:00 -0500 President Obama explains how the budget he sent to Congress will fulfill the promises he made as a candidate, and assures special interests that he is ready for the fight. (public domain) http://www.whitehouse.gov/weekly_address/ nonadult No President Obama explains how the budget he sent to Congress will fulfill the promises he made as a candidate, and assures special interests that he is ready for the fight. The White House President Obama explains how the budget he sent to Congress will fulfill the promises he made as a candidate, and assures special interests that he is ready for the fight. Weekly Address radio fireside obama http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/09/02/24/The-Presidents-address-Excerpt/ noreply@whitehouse.gov Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500 President Obama lays out his comprehensive approach to addressing both the economic and fiscal crises facing the nation, and stresses the need to end the era of profound irresponsibility that has brought us to where we are today. Given on February 24, 2009, this was his first address to a joint session of Congress. (public domain) http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/09/02/24/The-Presidents-address-Excerpt/ nonadult No President Obama lays out his comprehensive approach to addressing both the economic and fiscal crises facing the nation. The White House President Obama lays out his comprehensive approach to addressing both the economic and fiscal crises facing the nation. Obama, congress, senate, speech, economy http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/09/02/20/The-quickest-and-broadest-tax-cut-ever/ noreply@whitehouse.gov Sat, 21 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500 President Obama announces that the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act will start having an impact as soon as a few weeks from now, in the form of the quickest and broadest tax cut in history. (public domain) http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/09/02/20/The-quickest-and-broadest-tax-cut-ever/ nonadult No President Obama announces that the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act will start having an impact as soon as a few weeks from now, in the form of the quickest and broadest tax cut in history. The White House President Obama announces that the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act will start having an impact as soon as a few weeks from now, in the form of the quickest and broadest tax cut in history. Weekly Address radio fireside obama http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/09/02/14/A-major-milestone/ noreply@whitehouse.gov Sat, 14 Feb 2009 06:00:00 -0500 President Obama celebrates the passage of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act while keeping his eyes on the tough road ahead. (public domain) http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/09/02/14/A-major-milestone/ nonadult No President Obama celebrates the passage of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act while keeping his eyes on the tough road ahead. The White House President Obama celebrates the passage of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act while keeping his eyes on the tough road ahead. Weekly Address radio fireside obama http://www.whitehouse.gov noreply@whitehouse.gov Sat, 7 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500 President Obama commends the progress the Senate has made on moving the recovery plan forward, and urged its completion. (public domain) http://www.whitehouse.gov nonadult No President Obama commends the progress the Senate has made on moving the recovery plan forward, and urged its completion. The White House President Obama commends the progress the Senate has made on moving the recovery plan forward, and urged its completion. Weekly Address radio fireside Obama http://www.whitehouse.gov/ noreply@whitehouse.gov Sat, 31 Jan 2009 06:00:00 -0500 President Obama announced that Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner is preparing a new strategy for reviving our financial system, and urged the swift passage of an American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan. (public domain) http://www.whitehouse.gov/ nonadult No President Obama announced that Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner is preparing a new strategy for reviving our financial system, and urged the swift passage of an American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan. The White House President Obama announced that Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner is preparing a new strategy for reviving our financial system, and urged the swift passage of an American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan. Weekly Address radio fireside Obama http://www.whitehouse.gov/videos/2009/January/20090124_WeeklyAddress.m4v noreply@whitehouse.gov Sat, 24 Jan 2009 06:00:00 -0500 In his first weekly address since being sworn in as the 44th president of the United States, President Barack Obama discussed how the American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan will jump-start the economy. (public domain) http://www.whitehouse.gov/videos/2009/January/20090124_WeeklyAddress.m4v nonadult No President Obama discusses how the American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan will jump-start the economy. The White House President Obama discusses how the American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan will jump-start the economy. Weekly Address radio fireside Obama http://www.whitehouse.gov/videos/2009/January/20090120_inauguration.m4v noreply@whitehouse.gov Tue, 20 Jan 2009 13:27:00 -0500 On January 20, 2009 President Barack Obama was sworn in as 44th President of the United States and delivered his Inaugural Address. (public domain) http://www.whitehouse.gov/videos/2009/January/20090120_inauguration.m4v nonadult No On January 20, 2009 President Barack Obama was sworn in as 44th President of the United States and delivered his Inaugural Address. The White House On January 20, 2009 President Barack Obama was sworn in as 44th President of the United States and delivered his Inaugural Address. The White House, President Barack Obama, Inauguration