(Applause.)Īnd I want to also thank Stephen Schwarzman and the Kennedy Center trustees. I especially want to thank the man who created these Honors more than three decades ago and who has produced them ever since - and whom I was proud to name as co-chair of the President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities - George Stevens, Jr. (Applause.) And my spectacular First Lady is here, as well. (Applause.) You've got Martin Scorsese - he knows a little bit about film-making. (Applause.) I see sprinkled through the crowd some pretty fancy company, as well - you've got the Queen of Soul. We are joined by Speaker Nancy Pelosi - (applause) - members of Congress and members of the Kennedy family. THE PRESIDENT: Yes! (Laughter.) And today, it is our great joy to continue a White House holiday tradition - a celebration of performers who have transformed the arts in America, our extraordinary Kennedy Center Honorees. This a season of joy, tradition and celebration. On behalf of Michelle and myself, welcome to the White House. Remarks by the President at Reception for Kennedy Center Honorees

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