Selected Speeches
Selected Speeches
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Consul General Raymond Greene's Remarks for Introductory Press Conference
"I am excited to have arrived in Chengdu as Consul General at such an important time. This is my first time in Chengdu, but not to China. That was more than 20 years ago when I came as a student. It is amazing to see the transformation."
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Ambassador Locke's Remarks at the “Select USA - Invest in America” Seminar
"These types of visits significantly strengthen an already strong, mutually beneficial commercial and cultural relationship between the United States and China."
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Remarks by Vice President Biden on U.S.-China Relations
Sichuan University, Chengdu, China Video »
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Defense Secretary Gates on U.S. Commitments in Asia
"A record demonstrating that, irrespective of the tough times the U.S. faces today, or the tough budget choices we confront in the years to come, that America’s interests as a Pacific nation – as a country that conducts much of its trade in the region – will endure."
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Opening Remarks by Secretary Locke at Confirmation Hearing
It is humbling to come before this Committee as President Obama’s nominee to be the next U.S. Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China.
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Obama’s Address to British Parliament
I come here today to reaffirm one of the oldest, one of the strongest alliances the world has ever known. Video »
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Obama on Death of Terrorist Osama bin Laden
"Tonight, I can report to the American people and to the world that the United States has conducted an operation that killed Osama bin Laden, the leader of al Qaeda, and a terrorist who’s responsible for the murder of thousands of innocent men, women, and children." Full text »
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Booklet
January 2009
These pages share President Obama’s words with our global readership. This book includes the complete text of the 44th President’s Inaugural Address. Also featured are extended excerpts from eight other significant campaign and pre-presidential speeches.
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Speeches and Remarks By the President Obama
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Secretary Clinton's Remarks