"A Meaningful and Unprecedented Breakthrough” in Copenhagen

22 December 2009

Obama near a podium

In his remarks to the press in Copenhagen on December 18, President Barack Obama said “Today we've made meaningful and unprecedented breakthrough here in Copenhagen.  For the first time in history all major economies have come together to accept their responsibility to take action to confront the threat of climate change.”

• Remarks by the President during press availability in Copenhagen
• President Obama’s Remarks at the Copenhagen Climate Change Conference, Morning Plenary Session (December 18, 2009)
• Video of the President’s Remarks at the Copenhagen Climate Change Conference