The point of politics is not simply the amassing of power.
Good reporters like the ones in this room all too frequently find yourselves caught between competing forces.
The United States is doing everything possible to disrupt any ISIL external plotting efforts.
That's why the deep reporting, the informed questioning, the in-depth stories—the kind of journalism that we honor today...
And that, in turn, tarnishes the American brand.
If you continue to believe that, if you have faith, I have no doubt that America's best days are ahead.
It creates this vacuum where baseless assertions go unchallenged and evidence is optional.
Just know that we love you.
We will continue to intensify efforts to degrade and destroy ISIL.
We reaffirm our commitment to Turkey to confront together the scourge of terrorism.
Let's celebrate all the good work that we've done.