Barack Obama

We have to realize that we cannot go back to the bubble-and-bust economy that led us to this point.

Every country has a stake in regional security.

Sasha and Malia, I love you both more than you can imagine. And you have earned the new puppy that's coming with us to the White House.

We have to continue to be prepared to confront them when they arise. And we have to ensure that those who commit acts of piracy are held accountable for their crimes.

And I am very proud of the efforts of the U.S. military and many other departments and agencies that worked tirelessly to resolve this situation. I share our nation's admiration for Captain Phillips' courage and leadership and selfless…

I am proud to mark the special recognition the Department of Defense has given to military children.

To see so many children out here having a great time just fills Michelle and myself and the entire family with a whole lot of joy.

It is wonderful to see all of you today.

I share our Nation's admiration for Captain Phillips's courage and leadership and selfless concern for his crew.

I hope everybody had a wonderful Easter.

The promotion of democracy and human rights in Cuba is in the national interest of the United States.

It is now clear that we're heading in the right direction.

I want to repeat that: 150,000 jobs, most of them in the private sector.

This is one of the greatest White House traditions, because it reminds us that this is the people's house.

We passed a budget that cuts our deficit in half while making investments to spur long-term growth and lasting prosperity.

I call on all Americans to keep military children in their thoughts and prayers and to do their part to reach out to and support them and their families.

We remain resolved to halt the rise of piracy in this region.

His courage is a model for all Americans.

I know this is a welcome relief to his family and his crew.

We cannot afford to talk past one another.

Let us not allow whatever differences we have with other nations to stop us from coming together around those solutions that are essential to our survival and success.

For in a larger sense, they are both moments of reflection and renewal.

I speak to you today during a time that is holy and filled with meaning for believers around the world.

As we celebrate Passover, Easter, and this time of renewal, let's find strength in our shared resolve and purpose in our common aspirations.

It is only by working together that we will finally defeat 21st-century security threats like Al Qaida.