Remarks by President Obama at Cinco de Mayo Reception

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 5, 2011 – 6:21 P.M. EDT

THE PRESIDENT:  Gracias, gracias.  (Applause.)

AUDIENCE:  USA!  USA!  USA!

THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you.  Gracias.  Buenas noches.  (Applause.)  Bienvenidos.  Welcome to the Cinco de Mayo at the White House.  (Applause.)

Nothing ruins a good fiesta like a long speech from a politician.  (Laughter.)  So I’m going to keep it short.

MRS. OBAMA:  Keep it short.  (Laughter.)

THE PRESIDENT:  Keep it short.  I just want to acknowledge a few…