They were inscrutable vestals, their laughter a song, their grace a dream of delight.
This makes me pause and give thanks for them and their wonderful laughter, smiles, and joy.
Their shrieks of laughter drift to the shore on the sea air.
Oh, and by the way, I hope everybody has got their Hawaiian shirts -- (laughter) -- and their mumus for our luau tonight.
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In her presence, though, they revert to gushing, hand-wringing teens who show their excitement through nervous laughter, professions of adoration or tears.
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His family paid tribute to "a gorgeous son" who brought "love and laughter" to their lives, the force added.
Maybe somebody will be replacing some thingamajig for their furnace. (Laughter.) They've been putting that off.
We got -- I was in there fooling around with those windows, where you press them and they dim on their own. (Laughter.) I kept on pressing the button, and -- dimmed and got light -- one touch with a finger.
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I'll bet you'll admit that during those 15 years there have been a couple of teachers that you've met -- you don't have to say their names -- (laugher) -- who you would not put your child in their classroom. (Laughter.) See?
When Air Force One landed there were like 50 people waiting to shake my hand -- they got icicles on their eyebrows. (Laughter.) I was like, hey, great weather. (Laughter.) So I want to thank all of you for making the trek out here.
Now, it could be that they are suddenly having a change of heart and they are deeply concerned about their Democratic friends. (Laughter.) They are giving you the best possible advice in order to assure that Nancy Pelosi remains Speaker and Harry Reid remains Leader and that all of you keep your seats.
But I can tell you that you've got a room full of patriots here. (Applause.) And although I've got to admit that they're a little spiffied up right now -- (laughter) -- their heart and soul, their dedication, their sense of duty is at one with every single one of the folks who are in Kandahar right now.
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Should we tell them to take off their jackets, too? (Laughter.) Take off your jackets, guys.
They might spoil their grandkids even more. (Laughter.) And that means more money in the economy, and businesses do better, and slowly home prices start rising again.
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And I don't think that many Treasury Secretaries can claim childhood obesity as part of their portfolio, right? (Laughter and applause.) It is pretty cool to have your husband's Treasury Secretary enthusiastically a part of this initiative. (Laughter.) So I salute you for your work.
They could get up later if they move faster. (Laughter.) But that's their choice.
They're keeping their grades up, right? (Laughter.) I can tell you're an A student.
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And everybody in this community that depends on you -- restaurant owners, storekeepers, bartenders -- (laughter and applause) -- their livelihoods would have been at stake, too.
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Well USRobotics is sick of the dust and the laughter, and they've enlisted their most talented engineers in a Manhattan Project of telephony that has resulted in a USB adapter which allows you to use corded or cordless phones as VoIP handsets.
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Issues that used to stay confined to hallways or locker rooms are now finding their way onto Facebook and Twitter. (Laughter.) Some of your families might also be feeling the strain of the economy.
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This law failed by seven votes when seven Republicans who had co-sponsored the bill -- had co-sponsored the idea -- suddenly walked away from their own proposal after I endorsed it. (Laughter.) So, they make a proposal.
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Grandpa Charles is home babysitting. (Laughter.) I want to thank your entire family for their service.
As first, longtime friends and aides to both of them were suspicious -- let's tell the truth now. (Laughter.) They were convinced that the other guy was using their guy to burnish his own reputation.
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And there are schools throughout the country that desperately need renovating. (Applause.) We cannot -- got an "Amen" over there. (Laughter and applause.) We can't expect our kids to do their best in places that are literally falling apart.
Now, his shirts aren't as flashy as they used to be -- I noticed you're buttoned up all the way to the top there. (Laughter.) Neil can still -- (laughter) -- (inaudible) -- (laughter) -- Neil can still put a generation of fans in their seats.
Now, here are the rules -- (laughter.) People, everybody who has a question, they can raise their hand.
Malia is -- here. (Laughter.) And the last thing I wanted to do was to disrupt their lives and their routines.
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And they have their little cell phones, because they're more technologically efficient than we are. (Laughter.) She's about 16 -- she does it on her own.
Michelle reminds me of this often. (Laughter.) So instead, it is our hope that people of goodwill can pursue their values and common ground and the common good as best they know how, with respect for each other.
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He said, the biggest challenge that I have is that my parents are too demanding. (Laughter.) He said, even if somebody is dirt poor, they are insisting that their kids are getting the best education.
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