Barack Obama

These are the recipients of the 2015 Presidential Medal of Freedom.

This is the spirit that makes us American.

We call on all parties to renounce violence and to live up to their commitments to participate in an internationally-mediated dialogue outside of Burundi that can lead to the restoration of peace and security and define an inclusive path…

We will continue to support regional efforts to bring about a political resolution to the crisis in Burundi.

We are two of the countries that helped to get TPP over the finish line.

Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant is not only a realistic goal, we're going to get it done, and we're going to pursue it with every aspect of American power.

The United States could never be at war with any religion because America is made up of multiple religions.

I hereby find that the unrestricted immigrant and nonimmigrant entry into the United States of aliens determined to meet one or more of the criteria in subsection 1(a) of this order would be detrimental to the interests of the United…

This region is not a distraction from the world's central challenges, like terrorism.

Those are profoundly American values, but I also think they are universal values.

People admire the incredible progress that Singapore has made in creating prosperity and opportunity for its people.

I have determined that the situation in Burundi...constitutes an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States.

The order is not targeted at the people of Burundi, but rather is aimed at activities by the government and armed groups that contribute to the turmoil there.

Prejudice and discrimination helps ISIL and undermines our national security.

We will destroy this terrorist organization.

One of my goals as President has been to show the consistent engagement of the United States in this region.

I hereby determine that the making of donations... by, to, or for the benefit of any person whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to section 1 of this order would seriously impair my ability to deal with the…

The state of our bilateral relationship is very, very strong.

The United States also exported over $11 billion in agricultural products to ASEAN countries last year.

The decision today to elevate this relationship to a strategic partnership marks a new era of even stronger cooperation.

The United States has trained leaders of SMEs in ASEAN member states through a flagship program.

We are engaging with ASEAN to counter violent extremism and terrorism, and to provide support for the victims of terrorism.

We recognise that our relationship is grounded in shared principles, including the principles and purposes of the Charter of the United Nations and the ASEAN Charter.

We will build on existing cooperation such as the 2014 ASEAN-U.S. Joint Statement on Climate Change, and will work together to address challenging global issues such as terrorism, violent extremism, climate change, environmental…

We are launching a Youth Innovation Challenge to identify cutting-edge solutions to cross-border ASEAN priorities and connect youth innovators with U.S. private sector networks.