I thought it would be a good idea to have a separate page for President Barack Obama’s weekly YouTube “Fireside Chats”, where they could be kept in one place and opened for any discussions. You can check for updates at WhiteHouse.gov.
5/30/09:Weekly Address: President Obama on Judge Sotomayors Experience
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.
5/23/09: Your Weekly Address
President Barack Obama calls on the American people to join him in paying tribute to Americas veterans, servicemen and women particularly those who have made the ultimate sacrifice – and their families.
5/16/09: Your Weekly Address
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.
5/9/09: Your Weekly Address
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 reform bill: “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 find out what he plans to do about it.
5/2/09: Your Weekly Address
In this Weekly Address, the President discusses the government’s 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.
4/25/09: Your Weekly Address
This week 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.”
4/18/09: Your Weekly Address
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. April 18, 2009.
4/11/09: Your Weekly Address
The President discusses the multitude of problems and opportunities before the world through the prism of Passover and Easter.
4/4/09: Your Weekly Address
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 week’s address was filmed aboard Air Force 1 amidst vital diplomatic stops at the G-20 Summit, a NATO summit, and bilateral meetings.
3/28/09: Your Weekly Address
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.
3/21/09: Your Weekly Address
The President reflects on lessons from his time spent outside Washington this week, which only reinforced the four core principles in his budget.
3/14/09: Your Weekly Address
President Obama makes key announcements regarding the safety of our nation’s food.
3/7/09: Your Weekly Address
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.
2/28/09: Your Weekly Address
Keeping Promises
WEEKLY ADDRESS OF THE PRESIDENT
FEBRUARY 21, 2009
WEEKLY ADDRESS OF THE PRESIDENT
TO THE NATION
February 14, 2009
WEEKLY ADDRESS
The White House
Saturday, February 7, 2009
ADDRESS OF THE PRESIDENT
TO THE NATION
January 31, 2009
Remarks of President Barack
ObamaWeekly Address
Saturday, January 24th, 2009
Remarks of President-Elect Barack Obama
Radio Address on Inauguration Week
January 17, 2009
“Our Democratic Tradition”
Remarks of President-Elect Barack Obama
Radio Address
Turning around unemployment
Saturday, January 10, 2008
Washington, DC
American Recovery and Reinvestment
Remarks of President-elect Barack Obama
Weekly Address
January 3, 2009
12/24/08 President-elect Obama’s Weekly Address
“A season of giving, a sense of common purpose”
“The search for knowledge, truth and a greater understanding of the world around us”
12/20/08: President- Elect Obama’s Weekly Address
12/13/08: President-Elect Obama’s Weekly Address
Remarks of President-elect Barack Obama
Radio Address on the Economy
Saturday, December 6, 2008
President Obama’s Thanksgiving Address
November 29, 2008
Your Weekly Address from the President-elect
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Obama announces plan to create 2.5 million jobs
President-elect Obama promises “new chapter” on climate change
Saturday, November 15, 2008
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I love this. It’s a great idea that I wish I would have come up with.
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Feel free to use it. The more the merrier. Thanks for commenting.
Obama is a smart, smart, smart man!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyMUU382rZg
you can subscribe these videos from youtube too, just do a search on “changedotgov”
Katja,
Thanks for the reminder about Change.gov. I have it in my blogroll but I have neglected to add it to this page as well.
Love these, and a place to talk about them- thanks Willpen
Thanks for sharing these. I’ll have to continue watching.
This is GREAT, Willpen! I love love love it!
Thank you!