Barack Obama: “We can't afford to let dictators hold our national security hostage because of our energy dependence.”

Your task is not to impose litmus tests.

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

it was nevertheless important that we all play a part in assuring that our elected officials are accountable.

a belief that our military and law enforcement owe allegiance not to any president or political party, but to the people and our constitution … a belief in the peaceful transfer of power