The transcript appears to be a speech from a White House Correspondents' Dinner, likely given by a U.S. President. The President begins by welcoming everyone to the event and expressing relaxation and determination for the remaining quarter of his presidency. He mentions feeling loose after getting shoulder massages from Vice President Joe Biden.
The President discusses hisbucket list, which includes executive action on immigration and climate regulations. He emphasizes that his new attitude is paying off, citing his Cuba policy. However, he also acknowledges the challenges of his role, including fixing a broken immigration system and negotiating with Iran.
The President discusses criticism he has received, including being called arrogant, aloof, and condescending. He responds to these criticisms with humor, pointing out the negative comments made by others, such as former Vice President Dick Cheney and former Governor Mike Huckabee.
The President also addresses the impact of his presidency on his personal life, mentioning the aging process and how it has affected him and his wife, Michelle.
The President talks about the legacy he hopes to leave, including the state of the economy and healthcare. He also mentions the challenges faced by Americans, such as job insecurity.
He concludes the speech by emphasizing the importance of the press in shedding light on important issues of the day. He also discusses the role of journalists, expressing appreciation for their work and the challenges they face.
1. The speaker is welcoming everyone to the White House Correspondents Dinner, an event where Washington celebrates itself.
2. The speaker is in the fourth quarter of his presidency and feels more relaxed than ever. He credits Joe Biden's shoulder massages for this.
3. The speaker has a bucket list of things he wants to achieve in his remaining time in office, including executive action on immigration and climate regulations.
4. The speaker has been criticized for his handling of issues such as immigration and his interactions with Iran. He also prays five times a day.
5. The speaker's legacy is beginning to take shape, with the economy improving and 9 in 10 Americans now having health coverage thanks to Obamacare.
6. The speaker has faced criticism from various figures, including Dick Cheney and Mike Huckabee.
7. The speaker has faced personal challenges, with a friend transitioning from millionaire to living out of a van in Iowa.
8. The speaker has had to deal with security issues, including a drone crash landing on his property.
9. The speaker shares a close friendship with Vice President Joe Biden, stating that Biden has been at his side for seven years.
10. The speaker addresses the upcoming 2016 presidential election, mentioning potential candidates like Marco Rubio, Rand Paul, Ted Cruz, Jeb Bush, and Scott Walker.
11. The speaker comments on the excessive spending in the upcoming presidential contest, suggesting it could be insulting to the candidates.
12. The speaker discusses the tensions between him and the press, stating that he understands the adversarial nature of their relationship.
13. The speaker addresses the importance of investigative journalism, stating that it is a privilege and as important to America's trajectory as anything he could do in elected office.