Barack Obama

I admire the strength, resilience, and compassion of the Australian people.

These steps will be the most significant changes to our Cuba policy in more than 50 years.

This withdrawal prevents consideration of this Area for any oil or gas leasing for purposes of exploration, development, or production.

Let us recommit to harnessing the passion and creativity of every person who works hard in America.

Do everything in your power to identify and disrupt any potential threats.

Today, we celebrate those 12 seconds of flight that changed the course of human events.

A Nation, we refuse to stand still.

We must constantly work to empower the next generation of inventors and entrepreneurs.

I hereby designate for Overseas Contingency Operations/Global War on Terrorism all funding and contributions from foreign governments so designated by the Congress in the Act pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and…

I hereby withdraw from disposition by leasing for a time period without specific expiration the area of the Outer Continental Shelf currently designated by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management as the North Aleutian Basin Planning Area.

Thank you for your tireless work.

We have blunted their momentum and we have put them on the defensive. And these terrorists are learning the same thing that the leaders of Al Qaeda have learned the hard way. They may think that they can chalk up some quick victories, but…

After all the sacrifices you've made, we want to preserve the gains that you've made.

Vivek will also help us build on the progress we've made combating Ebola, both in our country and at its source.

As 'America's Doctor,' Vivek will hit the ground running to make sure every American has the information they need to keep themselves and their families safe.

I applaud the Senate for confirming Vivek Murthy to be our country's next Surgeon General.

Your generation—the 9/11 generation—has met every mission that's been given to you.

Thank you for your extraordinary service.

You helped decimate the core Al Qaida leadership and deliver justice to Usama bin Laden.

As Americans we stand united.

You are the backbone of the greatest nation on Earth, and you will always be that.

Our military families are the heroes on the homefront.

The end of our combat mission in Afghanistan doesn't mean the end of challenges to our security.

Our way of life—the freedom, prosperity and security that we enjoy as Americans—is not a gift that is simply handed to us.

Even as some are coming home for the holidays, many more will be far from their families, who sacrifice along with them.