NATO's door remains open to new members.

He will be a distinguished public servant and valuable addition to the United States District Court.

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998, as amended, I hereby order that:

I think Chicago performed magnificently.

This is a truly international mission.

Helping to fund the ANSF after ISAF finishes transitioning security responsibility to Afghan forces is the best way to protect the investment we all have made to strengthen Afghanistan in support of the Afghan people.

We're now unified behind a plan to responsibly wind down the war in Afghanistan.

I am confident that we can advance that goal today and responsibly bring this war to an end.

we and our Allies are equally committed to supporting a sustainable Afghan economy.

You'll meet people who believe that looking after others is only for suckers.

Today we'll decide the next phase of the transition, the next milestone.

The Afghan government pledged to provide at least $500 million a year for the ANSF beginning in 2015, progressively increasing this amount over time and making it the second largest financial contributor for its own security forces.

I think it's important to recognize that this issue is not a, quote, 'distraction.'

We agreed that this transition to Afghan lead for security would begin in 2011 and that it would conclude in 2014.

During World Trade Week, we reaffirm the essential role exports play in creating jobs and growing our economy.

NATO has been the bedrock of common security, freedom, and prosperity for nearly 65 years.

Our Nation has always believed that anyone with a solid plan and a willingness to work hard can turn even an improbable idea into a successful business.

We must continue to look beyond our borders—to open new markets for American exporters.