We give thanks to the veterans and survivors of Pearl Harbor who faced down fear itself.

Policies that ensure fair pay for all Americans and that help businesses to attract the strongest talent can not only narrow the pay gap, but also boost productivity and benefit our economy.

When I look back on the great teachers who shaped my life, what I remember isn't the way they prepared me to take a standardized test.

Only a political settlement can bring peace for people in Syria.

We condemn the actions of the Syrian regime and its foreign backers, especially Russia.

We urge all parties in Syria to adhere to international humanitarian law, including the Geneva Conventions.

The images of dying children are heart breaking.

the strongest foundation for human progress lies in open economies, open societies, and in open governments.

By signing the Equal Pay Pledge, these employers are: Acknowledging the critical role businesses must play in reducing the national pay gap.

The restrictions that this legislation seeks to place on United States representatives in international insurance matters would raise serious constitutional concerns.

His senior advisors would recommend he veto the bill.

Italy will remain one of the United States' closest and strongest allies and an indispensable partner.

This type of requirement would significantly impair U.S. interests at both the IAIS and the Financial Stability Board.

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Rebecca Emily Rapp, of Wisconsin, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Legal Services Corporation for a term expiring July 13, 2019, vice Sharon L. Browne, resigned.

I am confident that these outstanding individuals will serve the American people well, and I look forward to working with them.

Our ability to fight terrorism successfully is going to require effective cooperation with our allies and partners around the world.

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Richard A. Kennedy, of Pennsylvania, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority for a term expiring May 30, 2022.

One of them is ensuring that those programs and those operations are grounded in our values.

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Thomas J. Murphy, of Colorado, to be Under Secretary for Benefits of the Department of Veterans Affairs, vice Allison A. Hickey, resigned.

Ensuring that our counterterrorism programs are rooted in our values makes those programs more effective, more sustainable.

I encourage all Americans to observe this solemn day of remembrance and to honor our military, past and present, with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

H.R. 5143 would severely weaken these reforms.

I want to thank the dedicated first responders who have been working tirelessly for days to contain the situation, recover victims, and treat the wounded.

Invasive species pose threats to prosperity, security, and quality of life.

Adherence to these standards strengthens us, just as it isolates those nations who do not follow such standards.