Remarks by President Obama on the American Jobs Act in Emporia, VA

Emporia, Virginia–(ENEWSPF)–October 18, 2011 – 5:43 P.M. EDT

THE PRESIDENT:  Hello!  (Applause.)  Thank you.  Thank you.  Hello, Eagles!  (Applause.)  Well, it is good to be here.  Thank you very much.  (Applause.)  It’s great to be back in Virginia.  (Applause.)  It is great to be here at Greensville County High School.  (Applause.) 

I want to thank Jami Clements not only for the gracious introduction, but congratulate her on being selected as Greensville County Teacher of the Year. …