Leaders endorsed the U.S.-ASEAN Innovation in Science through Partners in Regional Engagement (INSPIRE) initiative to enhance science and technology (S&T) cooperation between the United States and ASEAN.

We think that a process of democratic reform and economic reform here in Myanmar that has been begun by the President is one that can lead to incredible development opportunities here.

We appreciate this concrete cooperation that the President has announced with respect to nonproliferation issues.

As you heard him in the press conference say, Israel has a right to defend itself.

The United States of America is with you, including those who have been forgotten.

I express regret for the loss of Israeli and Palestinian civilian lives.

I'm proud to be the first American President to visit this spectacular country.

The steps that he's already taken for democratization, elections, the release of prisoners of conscience, a commitment to work with us on a human rights dialogue all can unleash the incredible potential of this beautiful country.

The United States and ASEAN welcomed the launch of the U.S.-ASEAN Expanded Economic Engagement (E3) initiative.

Today marks the next step in a new chapter between the United States and Burma.

Politics is your job. It's not only for politicians.

Thailand's role as a regional hub for ASEAN Connectivity is critical.

I reiterated continued U.S. support for the development of the Mekong sub-region.

I look forward to Thailand's co-hosting of the ASEAN Regional Forum Disaster Relief Exercise with the Republic of Korea in 2013.

Thailand is America's oldest treaty ally in Asia.

The partnership between Thailand and the United States would facilitate cooperation to overcome these transboundary challenges at both regional and global levels.

Thailand's democracy is strong enough to weather those challenges.

Allies are the cornerstone of our rebalancing effort in Asia.