I know these are difficult times for many Californians.

This community spirit is truly the best America has to offer.

Hillary and I send our thoughts and prayers to the families of those who have lost their lives.

California has not been beaten.

Today I am declaring that a major disaster exists in California.

I ran for President to keep the American dream alive for the forgotten middle class.

We must keep faith with the American dream.

I believe the purpose of Government is to expand opportunity, not bureaucracy.

We have the lowest combined rate of unemployment and inflation in 25 years.

I believe in a Government that promotes opportunity but demands responsibility.

Today, we're reducing the deficit by over $600 billion.

The path to the future is through opportunity and responsibility.

I want to keep AmeriCorps growing.

The fundamentals of this economy overall are healthier than they have been in a generation.

The fundamental strategy is sound.

I encourage all Americans to join me in observing National Park Week as the beginning of a lifetime of learning, appreciating, and acting on behalf of our national treasures.

As of today the economy has produced 6.1 million jobs since I became President.

The unemployment rate of 5.4 percent is the lowest in almost 5 years.