Barack Obama

Thanks to folks like you, this country is moving forward.

There has been interest from Democrats and Republicans on Capitol Hill who recognize the opportunity that exists both to make our criminal justice system more fair and our communities more safe by reforming our criminal justice system.

There are people who have gone through tough times, they've made mistakes.

I said, 'Yes, we can.'

Seven years have passed since I took office.

This Administration has consistently taken steps to make our criminal justice system fairer and more effective.

The urgency of climate change requires us to transition faster to a clean energy economy.

I want to thank, in particular, the staffs of both Democratic and Republican leaders.

This budget reflects our values, grows our economy, and creates jobs.

What an incredible opportunity that is.

We are encouraged that Congress is considering bipartisan legislation that would 'ban the box' for federal hiring.

The Federal Government, I believe, should not use criminal history to screen out applicants before we even look at their qualifications.

Someone with a fair shot and decent prospects is much better positioned to succeed than someone who is simply being turned out onto the street.

That's how it started.

American energy is booming.

The ultimate goal is to make sure that folks are law-abiding, self-sufficient, good citizens.

Because it's not about politics. It's about whether we as a nation live up to our founding ideal of liberty and justice for all.

We know that having millions of people in the criminal justice system, without any ability to find a job after release, is unsustainable.

I believe we can disrupt the pipeline from underfunded schools to overcrowded jails.

There's a reason that good people across the country are coming together to reform our criminal justice system.

I do not foresee a scenario in which boots on the ground in Syria, American boots on the ground in Syria would not only be good for America but also would be good for Syria.

The United States is committed to partnering with Jordan as they provide services and support to Syrians displaced by the conflict.

If you work hard you can get ahead, earn a decent-paying job, and secure a brighter future for yourself and your family.

We know that investing in girls' secondary education is one of the best ways we can help improve not only the life for individual girls, but also for their entire families, communities and countries.

In particular, the continuing crackdown on opposition members, which has included assassinations, extra-judicial killings, arbitrary arrests, and torture, have worsened significantly during the election campaign that returned President…