Barack Obama

Cherishing all the children of the nation equally means striving to make sure they grow up with equal rights and equal opportunities.

I do hope the hospitality extended here today is similarly extended to my nominee to the Supreme Court when he or she arrives.

We are going to continue to work as hard as we can to find opportunities to make sure that the United States of America continues to be a nation of laws and a nation of immigrants.

The best way to achieve that goal is by facilitating more interaction between the Cuban and American people.

If you are lucky enough to be Irish, you're lucky enough.

We can have political debates without turning on one another.

The order takes additional steps with respect to the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13466 of June 26, 2008.

Overall, it's been an outstanding discussion as always.

Cherishing all the children of the nation equally means nurturing a lasting peace in Northern Ireland.

What we have in common is far bigger and more important than any of our differences.

The goal of the President's policy with Cuba is simple: to improve the lives of Cubans and to advance the interests of the United States.

May Ireland and America forever cherish and brilliantly sustain all our sons and daughters equally.

We live in a country where free speech is one of the most important rights that we hold.

We've seen significant progress in the rebound of the Irish economy.

I have now determined that the Government of North Korea's continuing pursuit of its nuclear and missile programs... increasingly imperils the United States and its allies.

Engagement and purposeful changes like those announced today will continue to empower the Cuban people and advance our enduring objectives of supporting human rights.

Throughout her career, Rebecca Ross Haywood has shown unwavering integrity and an outstanding commitment to public service.

I am confident he will continue to serve with excellence and integrity on the United States Sentencing Commission.

There are two things at least on which Democrats and Republicans in America big heartedly agree.

I'm very proud of the work that the United States has done to help partner in that process.

...if we work hard and live up to our responsibilities...

That dream has always come true in America.

It is good to welcome back Taoiseach Kenny and the delegation from the Emerald Isle and from Ireland.

America will always remain a partner in that process.

Throughout his career, Judge Danny C. Reeves has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to justice.