Obama’s speech thoughtful, weighty and well-delivered: Clinton

October 3rd, 2009 Obamas celebrate anniversary with dinner outWASHINGTON — There was no trip to New York and no fancy outing as the Obamas celebrated their first wedding anniversary since they moved to the White House. Instead they kept it simple, with a dinner out Saturday night at an elegant, American-fare restaurant near Georgetown.

September 30th, 2009 Hillary Clinton likes being president for a dayUNITED NATIONS — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says she likes being president — even if it's just of the U.N.

September 25th, 2009 Clinton double-header at NYC conferenceNEW YORK — It's a family affair at the Clinton Global Initiative. Former President Bill Clinton is closing the conference Friday afternoon by reviewing how the week has gone.

September 18th, 2009 Clinton counters critics of Obama missile defenseWASHINGTON — Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on Friday vigorously defended the administration's new approach to missile defense in Europe, which critics assert will leave Europe more vulnerable. "We believe this is a decision that will leave America stronger and more capable of defending our troops, our interests and our allies," Clinton said in a speech at the Brookings Institution.

September 14th, 2009 Obama, Clinton eat Italian after Obama's NY speechNEW YORK — President Barack Obama and former President Bill Clinton met privately for about 90 minutes on Monday, discussing the global economy over a meal in Manhattan. The two leaders emerged from Il Mulino, an Italian restaurant in Greenwich Village, lingering long enough for photographs before Obama climbed back into his limousine.

September 7th, 2009 According to the sources, the White House is all set to release the text of the back-to school speech of the US President Barack Obama that has caused quite a stir and has triggered a wide array of speculations and controversies among a certain section of parents and pundits who are conservative to the core and by nature. The text of the 18 minute long speech that was delivered by the US president himself will be posted on the Website so that the people of the nation can go through the entire text before it is transmitted through the Internet to the school children.

July 10th, 2009 US embassies plan events for Obama speech in GhanaWASHINGTON — U.S. embassies in Africa are inviting residents to ambassadors' residences and movie theaters on Saturday to watch President Barack Obama's speech in Ghana.

July 6th, 2009 WASHINGTON - For their summer vacation, the Obamas are reportedly headed to Martha's Vineyard. The trip, however, could come with some complications for the first family, reports Politico.

June 8th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has said that it is an honour to serve with President Barack Obama, especially when it comes to handling a crisis. Referring to her famous campaign ad questioning Obama's ability to handle foreign challenges during the run up to the presidential campaign, George Stephanopoulos on "This Week," asked Clinton about the scenario: "It's 3 a.m.

June 7th, 2009 Clinton: Obama can handle that 3 o'clock callWASHINGTON — Hillary Rodham Clinton says that if the phone rings at 3 a.m. at the White House, she's certain that President Barack Obama will know what to do.

April 22nd, 2009 Clinton cites al-Qaida as key target in Obama planWASHINGTON — Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is telling Congress that the core goal of President Barack Obama's anti-terror strategy is to defeat al-Qaida and prevent its return to Afghanistan. Clinton testified Wednesday before the House Foreign Affairs Committee, where Chairman Howard Berman told her the panel is concerned about Islamic extremists gaining momentum in Pakistan.

March 31st, 2009 NEW YORK - The Obamas are using their own money to renovate the White House, forgoing the 100,000 dollars in federal funds that is traditionally allotted to new presidents for such renovation projects. First Lady Michelle Obama''''s communications director Camille Johnston said that the Obamas, who are worth millions, will pay to overhaul the White House residence from their own pockets.

February 25th, 2009 WASHINGTON - In addressing a joint session of the US Congress, President Barack Obama Tuesday followed a tradition started by George Washington who delivered the first 'annual message' on Jan 8, 1790, at the Federal Hall in New York. Washington and his successor, John Adams, delivered their annual messages as speeches before Congress.

January 19th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Since George Washington's first inauguration in 1789, every president has delivered an inauguration speech, although it is not a legal requirement. Washington's second inaugural address is the shortest on record, with 135 words.

January 19th, 2009 WASHIGNTON - US President Barack Obama, always an eloquent orator, received a thunderous applause from hundreds of thousands gathered to witness the historic occasion as he completed his 20-minute speech on rejuvenating ideals of the founding fathers. As Obama completed his 20-minute speech outlining the vision of his presidency, applause broke out at the Mall.