Barack Obama

Big countries don't go around and invade and bully smaller countries.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

I'm really, really proud of him.

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.

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

I know they will serve the American people well.

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.

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

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

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.

Congratulations to the 2016 World Championship Chicago Cubs!

I think that what one of the jobs of political leaders going forward is, is to tell a better story about what binds us together as a people.

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

I think Lahiri's books, I think D?az's books, do speak to a very particular contemporary immigration experience.

These fine public servants bring a depth of experience and tremendous dedication to their important roles.

There's something particular about quieting yourself and having a sustained stretch of time that is different from music or television or even the greatest movies.

I said, sometimes, it's not enough just to change the laws, you've got to change hearts.