President Obama delivers State of the Union Address

Remarks by the President in State of the Union Address

THE PRESIDENT:  Madam Speaker, Vice President Biden, members of Congress, distinguished guests, and fellow Americans:

Our Constitution declares that from time to time, the President shall give to Congress information about the state of our union.  For 220 years, our leaders have fulfilled this duty. They've done so during periods of prosperity and tranquility.  And they've done so in the midst of war and depression; at moments of great strife and great struggle.  more

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Secretary Clinton

Future of European Security

"European security remains an anchor of U.S. foreign and security policy. A strong Europe is critical to our security and our prosperity."

Paris, Ecole Militaire, January 29, 2010

SECRETARY CLINTON: Thank you very much, Mr. Charillon. And it is a great pleasure to be here at this historic setting, and I appreciate the opportunity to discuss a matter of great consequence to the United States, France, and every country on this continent and far beyond the borders: the future of European security.

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Shortly after the earthquake struck, President Obama issued a statement saying, “My thoughts and prayers go out to those who have been affected by this earthquake. We are closely monitoring the situation and we stand ready to assist the people of Haiti.”  more