Well, I never think that anything is inevitable.

Japan would join others in achieving a comprehensive, high-standard agreement.

I have sent the enclosed notice to the Federal Register for publication, stating that the national emergency declared on March 1, 1996, with respect to the Government of Cuba's destruction of two unarmed U.S.-registered civilian aircraft…

I will continue to have conversations with Members of Congress.

This is not a smart way for us to reduce the deficit.

Japan is one of our closest allies, and the U.S.-Japan alliance is the central foundation for our regional security.

Our economy is adding jobs, but too many people still can't find full-time employment.

We can't just cut our way to prosperity.

I hereby delegate to you the function of the President to make all certifications, reports, and notifications to the Congress.

he hopes that they can produce a bill as soon as possible that reflects shared core principles on reform.

I will not sign a plan that harms the middle class.

We've got more work to do than to just try to dig ourselves out of these self-inflicted wounds.

So far at least, the ideas that the Republicans have proposed asks nothing of the wealthiest Americans or biggest corporations, so the burden is all on first-responders or seniors or middle-class families.

But so far at least the idea that the Republicans have proposed asks nothing of the wealthiest Americans or biggest corporations, so the burden is all on first responders or seniors or middle class families.

he is prepared to submit his own legislation if Congress fails to act.

I told General Allen that he has my deep, personal appreciation for his extraordinary service over the last 19 months in Afghanistan.

Our top priority must be to do everything we can to grow the economy and create good, middle class jobs.

John Allen is one of America's finest military leaders, a true patriot, and a man I have come to respect greatly.