And we also have your lovely and intelligent Mayor of Asheville, Terry Bellamy, is in the house. (Applause.) The last time I was here Terry said she could play basketball.
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It allows the parties themselves to account for the changes that have taken place over the last 44 years. (Applause.) It allows the parties themselves to take account of those changes, including the new demographic realities on the ground, and the needs of both sides.
"I just don't understand why the first idea put forth is something that might help at the last second, " he said, to massive applause from the audience.
And that's why I went and visited with the House Republican caucus last Friday. (Applause.) We had a good exchange, a good discussion about the challenges facing the American people, our ideas to solve them.
And over 4 million jobs were created in the last two years -- more than 1 million of those in the last six months alone. (Applause.) Now, does this make us satisfied?
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Michelle was born and raised here -- a proud daughter of the South Side. (Applause.) Last weekend, she came home, but it was to attend the funeral of Hadiya Pendleton.
So how about that opening night last night? (Applause.) Yes, the energy, the enthusiasm that we saw last night -- it really made it clear that folks are pretty fired up and ready to go -- (applause) -- which is a -- it's a very good thing.
So today, America is less dependent on foreign oil than at any time in the last two decades. (Applause.) Think about that.
We've got a long way to go, but we've made progress. (Applause.) Over the last nine months, we have sent more Cabinet members to this region than almost anywhere in the country -- not just to make appearances, but to listen, and to learn, and help you move forward.
Over the last 22 months, our businesses have created more than 3 million jobs. (Applause.) Last year, they created the most jobs since 2005.
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Strachan, who missed out on a fourth straight Scottish title on the final day of the league season last weekend, took a bow and received a warm round of applause from the Celtic fans before the charity match.
And, boy, was the contrast clear last night. (Applause.) Whoa!
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You know, in the fall of 2008, one of the last rallies of my presidential campaign was right here in the Cleveland area. (Applause.) It was a hopeful time, just two days before the election.
The private sector has created jobs for the last eight months in a row. (Applause.) And there are roughly 3 million Americans who are working today because of the economic plan we put into place.
Our businesses have now added more than 5 million new jobs over the last two and a half years. (Applause.) Unemployment has fallen from a peak of 10 percent down to 7.8 percent -- the lowest level since I took office.
WHITEHOUSE: Remarks by the President at a Campaign Event in Miami, FL
But, you know what, over the last three and a half years, I have taken strength from you, the American people. (Applause.) Because I've seen your resilience, I've seen folks get knocked down and get right back up.
When Abbottt landed his last jump, the triple axel, the audience broke into applause.
And I've come back to Colorado -- and this may not be the last time you'll see me. (Applause.) I've come to ask you for your vote.
Our businesses have created more than 3 million jobs. (Applause.) Last year, businesses created the most jobs since 2005.
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Treat these 11 days like the last five minutes of a horrible workout. (Laughter and applause.) You can get through anything.
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Tammany Parish, just outside of New Orleans, Louisiana -- (applause) -- where I had the privilege of visiting last year.
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There were many extraordinary moments last night, but for me, the most moving was the completely spontaneous applause that swept the field as President Megawati of Indonesia walked on to the stage.
That's what got me into my first campaign and it's that same idea that I believe in, in my last campaign. (Applause.) It's the reason I'm here today.
So I was very pleased when the House Republican Caucus graciously invited me to attend their retreat last week. (Applause.) We had a good time for more than an hour.
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They may not be helped by the ostentatious love-in between Mr Sarkozy and Tony Blair, who spoke (in French) to rapturous applause at an event organised by the president's centre-right party last weekend.
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And last month also brought the largest increase in manufacturing employment since 1998 -- (applause) -- 1998, because I believe in manufacturing and I believe in manufacturing right here in the United States of America.
Women have gained access to preventive care like mammograms and contraception. (Applause.) We don't need to refight the battles of the last four years.
The last time I spoke with you was during your Orlando conference in August -- (applause) -- got Orlando in the house. (laughter) -- Orlando conference back in August of 2008.
Now, last night we had our third and last debate. (Applause.) And I hope that during the debate I made those differences very clear. (Applause.) Because the greatest responsibility I have as President is to keep the American people safe.
That means more packages. (Laughter.) Right? (Applause.) That makes 1.8 million private sector jobs created in the last 13 months.
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