I believe in this country. I believe in the American people. I believe that people are more good than bad.

Don't do stupid stuff.

Voting rights is the reason that we are the only country among advanced democracies that makes it harder to vote.

If you find yourself isolated because the process breaks down or if you're only hearing from people who agree with you on everything, that's when you start making mistakes.

The executive branch-wide vetting enterprise shall use, to the greatest extent practicable, aligned and consistent vetting policies, procedures, and standards.

I express my deep appreciation for the contributions of my national security team to these efforts.

I am proud that such experienced and committed individuals have agreed to serve the American people in these important roles.

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby order as follows: Executive Order 13764—Amending the Civil Service Rules.

All agencies maintain their high state of vigilance to assure we are best postured to protect the homeland against terrorist threats and individuals radicalized to violence.

OPM shall be responsible for open competitive examinations for admission to the competitive service that will fairly test the relative capacity and fitness of the persons examined for the position to be filled.

I hereby delegate to the Secretary of State the authority vested in the President by section 1287(c)(2) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017.

He is not only a great Press Secretary, but more importantly, he is a really, really good man.

I know they will serve the American people well.

In far too many cases, the punishment simply does not fit the crime.

But I believe that at its heart America is a nation of second chances and I believe these folks deserve their second chance.

I'm really, really proud of him.

He was tough, and he didn't always give you guys everything you wanted.

Hope, the audacity of hope.

Fiction was useful as a reminder of the truths under the surface of what we argue about every day and was a way of seeing and hearing the voices, the multitudes of this country.

For a moment, our hometown becomes the very definition of joy.

I'm not sure yet. I'll have to see when I start writing the next book.

I think Shakespeare continues to be a touchstone.

It is a game, and it is celebration, but there's a direct line between Jackie Robinson and me standing here.

Congratulations to the 2016 World Championship Chicago Cubs!

Today is, I think, our last official event—isn't it?—at the White House under my Presidency.