Barack Obama

Manson K. Brown, of the District of Columbia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Commerce, vice Kathryn D. Sullivan, resigned.

I believe when women succeed, America succeeds.

I am not going to decide who makes the best barbecue in Kansas City.

This bill will undercut due process for vulnerable children which could result in their removal to life threatening situations in foreign countries.

As the President said today, though, there's a lot more work to be doing.

You can't afford to be cynical.

We've also made it clear as I have many times that if Russia continues on its current path, the cost on Russia will continue to grow and today is a reminder that the United States means what it says.

Russia's action in Ukraine and the sanctions that we've already imposed have made a weak Russian economy even weaker.

The United States is imposing new sanctions on key sectors of the Russian economy, energy, arms, and finance.

It's not a new cold war, what it is, is a very specific issue related to Russia's unwillingness to recognize that Ukraine can chart its own path.

We've already seen substantial impact on the Russian economy from the actions we've taken to date.

His senior advisers would recommend that he veto the bill.

Stronger U.S. and European sanctions is going to have a greater impact on the Russian economy than we've seen so far.

Today's actions include steps by a range of U.S. agencies.

The ESA is implemented in a transparent, accessible, science-based, and flexible manner that encourages landowners and communities to work cooperatively to benefit endangered species and the public.

The sooner that President Putin and Russia recognizes that, the sooner we can resolve this crisis.

Russia is once again isolating itself from the international community, setting back decades of genuine progress.

This provision could also expose vulnerable wildlife and rare plants to increased poaching or vandalism.

We believe there needs to be greater costs imposed on Russia for its actions.

Israel has the right to take action to defend itself.

Eid marks the completion of Ramadan, it also celebrates the common values that unite us in our humanity.

That is why we stand with people of all faiths, here at home and around the world, to protect and advance their rights to prosper.

In the United States, Eid also reminds us of the many achievements and contributions of Muslim Americans to building the very fabric of our Nation.

I appreciate the support of the Congress in these actions.

The vast majority of American businesses pay their taxes right here in the United States.