Barack Obama: “I hereby delegate the functions and authorities vested in the President by section 1236(b)(2) of the National Defense…”

I am very happy to see a ceasefire. And I’m hopeful that it holds.

Your task is not to impose litmus tests.

the American people want to find a way to turn towards each other again, not further away"

People aren't looking for perpetual anger and division. They are looking for fairness and common sense and mutual respect, that deep in our gut, we want to find a way to turn towards each other again, not further away.