To Prime Minister and Mrs. Lee, and to the friendship and partnership between our peoples, let's continue to build something special together.

The United States' commitment to expanding practical cooperation and constructively managing differences with China.

It can take time, but old adversaries can find peace.

I ordered the deployment of additional U.S. Armed Forces personnel to South Sudan to support the security of U.S. personnel and of our Embassy in Juba.

The ties between our two countries are stronger than ever.

We discussed the way forward for a political transition in Syria.

And that—those people-to-people ties are part of what makes this relationship so special.

Obviously, the United States and Pakistan have a longstanding relationship.

I think it’s fair to say we’ll be right there at the table if North Korea expresses interest in denuclearization.

All parties resume negotiations promptly aimed at ending the conflict.

We intend to take steps to improve ties between the American and Cuban peoples.

As a permanent member of the UN Security Council, we play a key role in crafting and authorizing each operation's mandate.

We are committed to supporting a diplomatic resolution to the conflict in eastern Ukraine.

I’m grateful, Your Majesty, for that and even more grateful for the continuing friendship that the Dutch people have shown the United States of America.

Building these stronger ties is not just the work of government.

Reestablishing normal relations is not only in the interest of the American people, but also the Cuban people as well.

The United States believes in Tunisia, is invested in its success, and will work as a steady partner for years to come.

We can be effective allies.