Barack Obama

These young men are succeeding in some remarkable ways

If you have any doubt about the incredible promise and potential of America, then you need to get to know these young men

There's no act of expression, even if it's offensive, that justifies an act of violence.

We can't leave entire sectors of our economy or entire communities behind.

Communities that don't have enough jobs, don't have enough investment, don't have enough opportunity.

This week, as we remember the teachers who touched our lives and shaped our futures, let us recommit to supporting those who serve in America's classrooms.

That sense of unfairness and of powerlessness... has fueled some of the protests we've seen.

Because no matter who you are, where you live, or how much money you've got, you should be able to access the world's knowledge and information just like anyone else.

We also issued a challenge to mayors, libraries, and school leaders to help every student get a library card so they can expand their horizons in a place like this.

Within six months, 98 percent of those graduates--you--are either employed or continuing your education.

The average Lake Area graduate who enters the workforce earns nearly 50 percent more than other new hires in this region.

This school is leading the way.

Compared with other community colleges, the graduation rate at Lake Area is more than three times the national average.

Well, the reason is because I believe that in a fast-paced, hyper-connected, constantly changing world, there are few institutions that are more important to America's economic future than community colleges.

Elizabeth has demonstrated unwavering integrity and dedication throughout her career.

These are countries in which we are engaged and do a lot of business.

I am proud to nominate her to serve on the United States Tax Court.

Certain core values like being able to express yourself and your conscience without danger is a human right, a universal right.

A handful of criminals and thugs who tore up the place.

Our initial assessment indicates that this operation was fully consistent with the guidelines under which we conduct counterterrorism efforts in the region which has been our focus for years because it is the home of Al-Qaeda leadership.

We believed this was an Al-Qaeda compound, that no civilians were present and that capturing these terrorists was not possible.

We should strengthen our position as the top natural gas producer.

A full, frank, and just acknowledgement of the facts is in all our interests.

We want -- when it comes to the seas, we are obviously the dominant force and we're coordinating closely with all of our allies in the region sending a message that rather than another conflict in the region, we need to settle this now.

I encourage all Americans to visit their National Parks and be reminded of these unique blessings we share as a Nation.