Barack Obama

The authorities on Taiwan have voluntarily assumed commitments to adhere to the provisions of multilateral treaties and initiatives.

Job loss is devastating, and if I could fix it myself, I would.

The freedom to practice our faiths is critical to stable, pluralistic, and thriving societies, and the United States will continue to be vigilant in its work to protect that freedom.

Voting for unemployment insurance helps people and creates jobs, and voting against it does not.

That's not too much to ask.

Letting unemployment insurance expire for millions of Americans is wrong.

Unemployment insurance has been a vital economic lifeline.

During this season, we reaffirm the commitment of the United States to work for the protection of Christians and other people of faith in Egypt and around the world.

Our focus as a country this year shouldn't be shrinking our economy, but growing it.

The federal background check system is the most effective way to assure that such individuals are not able to purchase a firearm from a licensed gun dealer.

Too many Americans have been severely injured or lost their lives as a result of gun violence.

Human rights abuses against the civilian population are unacceptable under any circumstances.

During National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, we renew our commitment to ending this scourge in all its forms.

We believe that the draft text produced through the All-Party process represents real progress and makes a valuable contribution.

We also strongly support the vital work of the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).

We continue to call for an immediate cessation of hostilities to stabilize the situation and permit full humanitarian access to civilian populations.

The United States has always stood with the people and institutions of Northern Ireland and will continue to do so.

Slavery tears at our social fabric, fuels violence and organized crime, and debases our common humanity.

It is important for me to go ahead and affirm that I think that same-sex marriage couples should be able to get married.

The United States condemns the terrorist attacks that struck the Russian city of Volgograd.

I oppose these provisions, as I have in years past, and will continue to work with the Congress to remove these restrictions.

The executive branch must have the authority to determine when and where to prosecute Guantanamo detainees, based on the facts and circumstances of each case and our national security interests.

Section 1035 does not, however, eliminate all of the unwarranted limitations on foreign transfers and, in certain circumstances, would violate constitutional separation of powers principles.

So merry Christmas, everyone.

That's the same spirit of giving that connects all of us during the holidays.