Barack Obama

International cooperation remains the cornerstone for reducing the threat posed by the illegal narcotics trade and related crimes carried out by criminal organizations.

Today, we're joined by two men who were with him on that patrol.

The Nation is grateful. And your Commander in Chief could not be prouder.

As if it weren't enough, there in the jungle, they heard the growls of a tiger.

The United States is particularly concerned about poppy cultivation in Mexico, the primary supplier of illegal opium derivatives to the United States.

U.S. assistance has advanced the country's counternarcotics capacity in some areas.

The United States shares the view of most countries that the U.N. drug conventions—without negotiation or amendment—are resilient enough to unify countries that often hold divergent views of the causes of the international narcotics…

We've prevented terrorist attacks, saved American lives, and made our homeland more secure.

The best way to defeat a group like ISIL isn't by sending a large number of American combat forces to wage a ground war in the heart of the Middle East.

Today, the terrorist threat is more diffuse, from Al Qaida affiliates and other extremists.

Our hearts go out to the family of Mr. Haines and to the people of the United Kingdom.

Because we're leading the right way, more nations are joining our coalition.

We're staying vigilant.

We're prepared to take action against ISIL in Syria as well.

The United States strongly condemns the barbaric murder of U.K. citizen David Haines by the terrorist group ISIL.

The United States stands shoulder to shoulder tonight with our close friend and ally in grief and resolve.

13 years after our country was attacked, we continue to stand tall and proud, because we are Americans and we don't give in to fear.

We are at the cutting edge of every piece of technology.

Today's event is part of a nationwide celebration of the anniversary that includes tens of thousands of AmeriCorps members, alumni, and supporters reaffirming AmeriCorps' commitment to 'get things done for America.'

National service is a solution to address pressing national and local issues and a pathway to economic opportunity for those who serve.

We have the longest uninterrupted stretch of job growth in American history.

You have made America stronger because of what you've done.

Because we are expected to uphold basic international rules and norms.

AmeriCorps is a pathway to economic opportunity that provides members with valuable skills, leadership abilities, and experience to help jumpstart their careers.

In America, every child should have access to a world-class education.