Barack Obama

This month, our combat mission in Afghanistan will be over.

That's why, on Monday, I'll be visiting our troops at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in New Jersey, to salute them for their service and thank them for their sacrifices.

I have always said that we have to make sure we're prepared here at home and we will not have defeated this disease until we have defeated it where it is most prevalent, and that is in West Africa.

I think there is a clear understanding that there's a problem here.

I urge you to seek peaceful reconciliation rather than violent retribution.

Working together to undermine and delegitimize ISIL's extremist ideology.

Better is good, because over time, you have enough better, 10 years, 20 years from now, our kids are safer.

This is not a problem that is going to go away anytime soon.

I think as long as they're peaceful, I think they're necessary.

I'm sure that there's some folks who just want me to say, in such-and-such a case, this is what I think should have happened.

I want my children to be seen as the individuals that they are, and I want them to be judged based on the content of their character and their behavior and their talents and their gifts.

We know now what we knew in the fight against Ebola in previous epidemics, and that is that if we successfully isolate patients, if we're able to contact trace who has been in contact with somebody with the disease, if we're able to…

What I can say is that this country is at its best when everybody is being treated fairly.

Not just because, as President, you're always responsible for what happens in this country and you've got to be part of the solution, not part of the problem, but because of my particular experiences that I bring to this office.

It is in your hands to end the cycle of violence, to set forth on a course of reform and reconciliation, and to hold to account those responsible for atrocities.

This is not only personal for me, because of who I am and who Michelle is and who are family members are and what our experiences are, but as President, I consider this to be one of the most important issues we face.

The United States will remain a friend to those who seek peace and progress and will stand with the people of South Sudan.

I urge you to renew the spirit of hope, unity, and fortitude that enabled you almost 4 years ago to come together and vote for a brighter future.

Most of it is not federal, but the federal government can have an influence.

I appeal to the leaders of South Sudan to pursue peace as a way to honor those who have died.

I can't think of a better choice, because the courage, skill, professionalism that they display every single day makes me very proud.

The value of peaceful protests, activism, organizing is it reminds the society this is not yet done.

Today's announcements build on that competitive strength by investing in manufacturing innovation and upgrading the skills of American workers.

Our long-term competitiveness for jobs, exports, and investment depends on America's ability to lead on the cutting-edge of technology and on the skills and talent of America's workers.

Manufacturing is the engine behind our exports and innovation.