Our alliance remains a linchpin of peace and security, not just on the Korean Peninsula, but across the region.
Barack Obama
The Public Record
Barack Obama served as the 44th President of the United States from January 20, 2009, to January 20, 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously represented Illinois in the U.S. Senate from 2005 to 2008 and served in the Illinois State Senate from 1997 to 2004. Obama is known for his signature policies including the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, and his efforts in economic recovery following the 2008 financial crisis. His presidency was marked by significant legislative achievements and a focus on healthcare reform, climate change, and foreign policy initiatives such as the Iran nuclear deal.
We strongly urge North Korea to immediately and fully comply with its international obligations and commitments.
We want South Korea to have a strong relationship with China, just as we want to have a strong relationship with China.
We have similar outlooks on how to see improved relations with the D.P.R.K.
The United States and the ROK express their determination to take ambitious action to address climate change – one of the greatest threats to global security and economic development.
I don’t see any cracks in the relationship at all; I would argue that the U.S.-R.O.K. relationship is stronger than it's ever been.
Our strong Alliance is a testament to our dedication and serves as the linchpin of peace and security on the Korean Peninsula and across the Asia-Pacific region.
We will continue to insist that Pyongyang must abide by its obligations on the complete and verifiable denuclearization of the peninsula in a peaceful manner.
We remain dedicated to working with the international community to improve the human rights situation in North Korea and ensure accountability for human rights violations.
Our partnership, which is based on mutual respect and common values of freedom, democracy, human rights, and the rule of law, has never been stronger.
Libya's parties moving quickly to endorse the political agreement reached through United Nations-facilitated negotiations.
All parties resume negotiations promptly aimed at ending the conflict.
We believe that both Prime Minister Netanyahu and Israeli elected officials and President Abbas and other people in positions of power need to try to tamp down rhetoric that may feed violence.
The United States and the Republic of Korea maintain no hostile policy towards North Korea and remain open to dialogue with North Korea to achieve our shared goal of denuclearization.
The only way that Israel is going to be truly secure and the Palestinians are going to be able to meet the aspirations of their people is if there are two states living side by side in peace and security.
Russia's military operations in Syria should focus on ISIL — not moderate Syrian opposition groups.
I am confident they will continue serving as stewards of kindness and charity and contributing to a fairer, more generous, more peaceful America.
North Korea was reminded that any provocation or aggression will be met by a strong, united response by South Korea and the United States.
I think it’s fair to say we’ll be right there at the table if North Korea expresses interest in denuclearization.
We reaffirm our commitment to our common goal, shared by the international community, to achieve the complete, verifiable, and irreversible denuclearization of North Korea in a peaceful manner.
Our common goal, shared by the international community, remains the complete, verifiable, and irreversible denuclearization of North Korea in a peaceful manner.
We've got to make sure that DREAMers like Diana don't have to live in fear.





