Barack Obama

Trade is critical to the Nation's prosperity—fueling economic growth, supporting good jobs at home, raising living standards, and helping Americans provide for their families with affordable goods and services.

I want more students from the United States studying throughout the hemisphere.

The importance of sound policies rooted in the rule of law is vital to reassure the financial markets.

That strength is in some ways unique throughout the world.

We will continue to watch events very closely.

I place great value on a strong, mutually respectful bilateral relationship with the Republic of Turkey.

We expect the Ukrainian Government to show restraint, to not resort to violence in dealing with peaceful protesters.

We have to take advantage of these competitive advantages, and we need to do it together.

This is my fifth visit to Mexico, and I think it underscores the incredible importance of the relationship between the United States and Mexico.

In support of these goals, and to ensure that our Nation is well-positioned to compete in an open, fair, and growing world economy, the Federal Government must increase efforts to improve the technologies, policies, and other controls…

The Federal Government endorses electronic payment of duties, taxes, fees, and charges due at importation.

It's time to pass that bill and give America a raise.

The United States condemns in strongest terms the violence that's taking place there.

The best way to promote our economies is to work together, and that starts with a commitment to strengthening our relationships across North America.

Thank you so much for your extraordinary hospitality.

The future of North America is even more brilliant than its past.

I believe that ultimately, we can both promote economic development and growth.

This will dramatically speed the flow of legitimate commerce across our borders.

Raising the minimum wage is a way to do that.

There's a shared interest in advancing a political solution to the Syria conflict.

The future success and competitiveness of our region depends on our ability to foster innovation.

Today I applaud Gap Inc. for announcing that they intend to raise wages for their employees beginning this year.

We reaffirm our commitment to the principles of shared responsibility, mutual trust, and respect.

You can't bet against American workers or American industry.

We're going to double the distance our cars and light trucks can go on a gallon of gas by 2025.