International relations

We are very lucky to have General Secretary Stoltenberg at the helm during this time.

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

I indicated to the President my intention to designate Tunisia as a major non-NATO ally of the United States.

The United States is fully committed to working with Tunisia so that it can continue to build on this success.

The United States is prepared to work jointly with the GCC states to deter and confront an external threat to any GCC state's territorial integrity.

The United States and GCC member states will increase efforts to cut off terrorist financing.

We oppose and will cooperate in countering Iran's destabilizing activities in the region.

We are continuing to build that relationship during a very challenging time.

I think there will be some form of a statement emerging from the summit that reflects the common positions of the United States and the GCC on a range of issues.

We have a robust relationship with the Saudis and other GCC members with respect to aircraft.

The strength of the two countries' partnership, based on their shared interest and commitment to the stability and prosperity of the region

Secretary Kerry had good meetings in both Saudi Arabia and Paris.

We need to make it clear to Russia that it cannot simply roll over its neighbors with impunity.

The United States welcomes the Loya Jirga's overwhelming endorsement of the U.S.-Afghanistan Bilateral Security Agreement (BSA).

The goal is to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.

This first step will create time and space over the next 6 months for more negotiations to fully address our comprehensive concerns about the Iranian program.

Ultimately, only diplomacy can bring about a durable solution to the challenge posed by Iran's nuclear program.

President Kennedy's legacy and reaffirmed the importance of serving others at home and abroad.