Barack Obama

The United States condemns the Asad regime's use of brutal violence and human rights abuses and calls on the Asad regime to stop its violence against the Syrian people.

The regime's brutality and repression of the Syrian people, who have been calling for freedom and a representative government, not only endangers the Syrian people themselves, but also is generating instability throughout the region.

Taking a stand on behalf of what is true does not require you shedding your objectivity.

The end of the Republic has never looked better.

This is not about partisan politics, it's about upholding the institutions that make our democracy work.

Judge Garland is a man of experience, integrity, and unimpeachable qualifications.

Now it's time for the Senate to do their job.

The Supreme Court must remain above partisan politics.

It is an honor to be here at my last—and perhaps the last—White House Correspondents' Dinner.

I clearly should have been more specific.

This is an abdication of the Senate's responsibility.

There is absolutely no reason for Republican Senators to deny him the basic courtesy of a hearing and a vote.

It has been an honor and a privilege to work side by side with you to strengthen our democracy.

Even my aides can't explain the rising poll numbers.

We know that having an effective teacher is the most important in-school factor for student success.

Our Nation's story would be incomplete without the voices of countless Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders who have called the land we all love home.

American's teachers—from the front lines of our civil rights movement to the front lines of our education system—have helped steer our country's course.

Providing incarcerated individuals with job and life skills, education programming, and mental health and addiction treatment increases the likelihood that such individuals will be successful when released.

Our country has an obligation to make sure older Americans can enjoy the opportunities that come with aging.

Our Nation's small businesses play a critical role in generating economic prosperity.

We celebrate the irreplaceable role these enterprises play in our national life.

Reducing the cycle of incarceration and recidivism requires coordinated action by government at all levels.

Small businesses have always been a vital part of our country's economy.

All young people should be free to dream as big and boldly as they want.

Older Americans have unique knowledge and a breadth of insights that are tremendous assets to our country.