Barack Obama

Don't believe the cynicism.

You are right to be optimistic.

I think that so much money and U.S. training has gone into those forces. And when they're not willing to stand and fight and defend their positions, that is a problem, and that Iraq needs to stand up and needs to step up and ultimately is…

We will not be sending U.S. troops back into combat in Iraq, but I have asked my national security team to prepare a range of other options that could help support Iraq security forces.

I do want to be clear though: This is not solely or even primarily a military challenge.

I think there are dangers of fierce sectarian fighting if, for example, the terrorist organizations try to overrun sacred Shia sites.

We want every young person in America to have the same chance that we had.

America has always been a nation of tinkerers, inventors, and entrepreneurs.

Every day that I have the honor of serving as your President, I will do everything I can to make sure that you see that our country has a place for everyone.

They're going to have to seize it.

We're not going to allow ourselves to be dragged back into a situation in which, while we're there, we're keeping a lid on things.

This is not solely or even primarily a military challenge.

The rise of the Maker Movement represents a huge opportunity for the United States.

I'm proud to be making my first trip to Indian Country as President of the United States.

I promised when I ran to be a President who'd change that.

He is not the only one calling it a crisis, at least 400 kids are crossing the border every single day, on their own without a parent.

My team is working around the clock to identify how we can provide the most effective assistance to them. I don't rule out anything because we do have a stake in making sure that these jihadists are not getting a permanent foothold in…

Michelle and I were saddened to hear of the passing of actress, author, and activist Ruby Dee.

I think they would say that I am a good, fun dad who teeters on the edge of being embarrassing sometimes.

I don't rule out anything, because we do have a stake in making sure that these jihadists are not getting a permanent foothold in either Iraq or Syria.

The United States and Australia recognize the pressing need to address climate change, a serious issue that requires a strong and effective international response.

We know that when young women are involved in sports, they do better across the board.

I try every day for Michelle and my girls to be what my father wasn't for my mother and me.

The following is a report from the President's periodic physical examination performed during the month of May 2014.

They don't really feel deeply burdened by some of the chatter in the news, because it's really not part of their lives.