Barack Obama

Every American needs to join us in taking care of those who've taken care of us.

We can't rely only on American military might.

Specialist Four Donald P. Sloat will receive the Medal of Honor posthumously for his actions.

To resolve this situation, we'll need effective partners both in the form of effective governments where these actions are taking place.

That is a solemn pledge and commitment that I'm making to you here.

We will stay vigilant.

Our posture on this remains that we are disappointed that President Putin and the Russians have not used their influence to deescalate this situation.

When your country needed you most, you stepped forward.

It is our view that outside interference is counterproductive.

On Women's Equality Day, we continue the righteous work of building a society where women thrive, where every door is open to them, and their every dream can be realized.

When women and girls are free to pursue their own measure of happiness in all aspects of their lives, they strengthen our families, enrich our communities, and better our country.

When women are given the opportunity to succeed, they do.

My Administration is committed to tearing down the barriers—wherever they exist—that deny women equal opportunity.

We have and will continue to use all of the tools at our disposal to see that the remaining American hostages are freed.

Russia sending a convoy into Ukraine without Ukraine's approval is a further provocation and a violation of Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

It is imperative that Russia remove its convoy from Ukrainian territory.

The large numbers of Russian troops on the border of Ukraine represent a dangerous escalation.

The entire world is appalled by the brutal murder of Jim Foley by the terrorist group, ISIL.

Let’s be clear about ISIL.

Today the entire world is appalled by the brutal murder of Jim Foley by the terrorist group ISIL.

ISIL speaks for no religion.

The future is won by those who build and not destroy.

We will do everything that we can to protect our people and the timeless values that we stand for.

The United States will not tolerate the abduction of our people, and will spare no effort to secure the safety of our citizens and to hold their captors accountable.

I think it's probably useful for us to review how the funding has gone, how local law enforcement has used grant dollars. To make sure that what they're purchasing, is stuff that they actually need.