Barack Obama

I commend the Rhode Island Legislature and Governor Raimondo for once again taking action to raise their State's minimum wage.

Together, we can overcome ignorance and prejudice.

When our values are threatened, we come together as one Nation.

Let us answer with 'Peace.'

Our annual White House iftar recognizes the sacredness of Ramadan to more than 1.5 billion Muslims around the world.

I am continuing for 1 year the national emergency with respect to the Western Balkans declared in Executive Order 13219.

But despite this progress, we still have work to do.

Ignorance can be defeated through education.

We stand united against these hateful acts.

We regularly -- both in public and in private -- communicate our concerns about some of the issues you've raised.

Instead, it's a celebration of progress.

Ultimately, the most important office in a democracy is the office of citizen.

Tomorrow, on World Refugee Day, we will pause to reflect on the millions around the world who have been displaced from their homes.

World Refugee Day is a solemn occasion for the United States to join our partners in the international community in recognizing the dignity, value, and potential of every one of these lives.

But Juneteenth has never been a celebration of victory, or an acceptance of the way things are.

Today is a day to find joy in the face of sorrow, to count our blessings, and hold the ones we love a little closer.

I can tell you the President does indeed hope that Nancy Pelosi becomes Speaker again.

Our view is, because of their support for terrorism, that is all the more reason that we need to make sure that they don't obtain a nuclear weapon.

Our children do not expect us to be superheroes, but we do have an obligation to show up and be there for our kids.

I refuse to act as if this is the new normal.

Being a dad is one of the most important jobs a man can have.

Today, let us reflect on all our fathers have given us and show them the appreciation and gratitude they deserve.

As the largest global donor of humanitarian aid, the United States supports programs that provide food, water, shelter, and medical care to refugees and other displaced persons.

We need more fathers to step up and do the hard work of parenting.

You should opt for reality.