Barack Obama

Every child deserves the chance to unlock his or her potential.

Every citizen can take action by speaking up and insisting that the clothes they wear, the food they eat, and the products they buy are made free of forced labor.

Let us also resolve to support victims and survivors.

Every American shares in the obligation to widen the circle of opportunity for our young people.

We are working to combat human trafficking, prosecute the perpetrators, and help victims recover and rebuild their lives.

If you are a victim of stalking, you are not alone.

Afghanistan remains a dangerous place.

Our military remains the finest in the world, and we will remain vigilant against terrorist attacks and in defense of the freedoms and values we hold dear.

We are safer and our Nation is more secure because of their service.

Our combat mission in Afghanistan is ending.

We pledge to give our many wounded warriors, with wounds seen and unseen, the world-class care and treatment they have earned.

And we wish you and your family a happy and healthy 2015.

We're able to gather with family and friends because our troops are willing to hug theirs goodbye and step forward to serve.

Today is about family and being together with the ones you love.

And today our family will join millions across the country in celebrating the birth of Jesus.

Our longest war will come to a responsible end.

I congratulate all the leaders involved who, once again, have shown that when there is a will and the courage to overcome the issues that have divided the people of Northern Ireland, there is a way to succeed for the benefit of all.

Two brave men won't be going home to their loved ones tonight, and for that, there is no justification.

I unconditionally condemn today's murder of two police officers in New York City.

The officers who serve and protect our communities risk their own safety for ours every single day, and they deserve our respect and gratitude every single day.

Tonight I ask people to reject violence and words that harm and turn to words that heal: prayer, patient dialogue, and sympathy for the friends and family of the fallen.

I share the concerns of dissidents there and human rights activists. That this is still a regime that represses its people. And as I said when I made the announcement, I don't anticipate overnight changes. But what I know deep in my bones…

This is just a bad thing to be doing.

I wish... maybe if he'd come to me, I could have called the movie theaters.

I wish they had spoken to me first. I would have told them, do not get into a pattern in which you're intimidated by these kinds of criminal attacks.