Remarks by President Obama Presenting Carole King the Gershwin Prize

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 22, 2013 – 8:32 P.M. EDT
    
THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you.  I have to say that as the podium came out, which meant that was my cue, my mother-in-law said, “Oh, shoot.”  (Laughter.)  True story — she was getting into the music.  (Laughter.)  Welcome to the White House, everybody.  

I want to start by thanking all the incredible artists who have joined us to pay tribute to the one and only Carole King. …