Barack Obama

Sony's a corporation. It, you know, suffered significant damage. There were threats against its employees. I am sympathetic to the concerns that they faced. Having said all of that, yes, I think they made a mistake.

I call on Members from both sides of the aisle to work with us to bring this chapter of American history to a close.

That's not who we are. That's not what America is about.

I have delegated to the Secretary of the Treasury the authority, in consultation with the Secretary of State, to take such actions as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of the order.

We cannot have a society in which some dictator someplace can start imposing censorship here in the United States.

I think it will happen in fits and starts.

The gap between income and wealth of White and Black America persists.

I hereby determine that the making of donations... would seriously impair my ability to deal with the national emergency declared.

There is no doubt that we can enter into the new year with renewed confidence that America is making significant strides where it counts.

I hereby report that I have issued an Executive Order that takes additional steps to address the Russian occupation of the Crimea region of Ukraine.

All I want for Christmas is to take your questions.

I hereby find that the unrestricted immigrant and nonimmigrant entry into the United States... would be detrimental to the interests of the United States.

Any transaction that evades or avoids... is prohibited.

I have signed this annual defense authorization legislation because it will provide vital benefits for military personnel and their families.

Through engagement, we have a better chance of bringing about change than we would have otherwise.

Closing the detention facility is a national imperative.

Pick any metric that you want: America's resurgence is real.

The Guantanamo detention facility's continued operation undermines our national security.

The order prohibits new investment by United States persons in the Crimea region of Ukraine.

I know she will continue to play a critical role in my administration's efforts to keep our Nation secure and promote American interests and values around the world.

I commend the steps that Prime Minister al-Abadi has taken in the first three months of his administration to govern inclusively.

I look forward to continuing to work with Tony in his new capacity.

I reiterate my commitment to supporting the Iraqi Security Forces' success through train and assist programs, provision of weapons and equipment, and airstrikes.

I note U.S. support for the Iraqi government's ongoing efforts to integrate Sunni tribal fighters into Iraq's security institutions.

I congratulate the Prime Minister on the conclusion of the recent oil revenue-sharing arrangement with the Kurdistan Regional Government.