Collaboration across Federal, State, local, tribal, and territorial government is critical to minimizing the spread of invasive species.

I hope to enhance the public's understanding of the legal and policy principles that have guided U.S. national security operations.

I will direct additional measures to protect U.S. citizens and interests.

The Force Management Level for U.S. Armed Forces in Afghanistan currently is 9,800.

What makes America truly remarkable is not the strength of our arms or our economy, but rather our founding values.

we have to make sure all our kids are equipped for the jobs of the future

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

The introduction, establishment, and spread of invasive species create the potential for serious public health impacts.

U.S. Armed Forces, including special operations forces, have conducted counterterrorism combat operations in Afghanistan against al-Qa'ida, the Taliban, and associated forces.

An American community has been devastated, and many people—including young men and women with their whole futures ahead of them—have tragically lost their lives.

The United States complies with all applicable domestic and international law in conducting operations against these enemies.

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.

Federal agencies shall consider the potential public health and safety impacts of invasive species.

The United States has deployed combat-equipped forces to a number of locations in the U.S. Central, Pacific, European, Southern, and Africa Command areas of operation.

Decisions regarding war and peace are among the most important any President faces.

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

This report is intended to explain the domestic and international bases for the United States' ongoing use of military force overseas.

It is the policy of the United States to prevent the introduction, establishment, and spread of invasive species.

We are all better off for it.

As President Kennedy once said, 'In serving his vision of the truth, the artist best serves his nation.'

The arts are always central to American life.

I have great confidence that our soon-to-be Secretary-General will be able to be an extraordinarily effective leader of that organization.

Burma has made measurable and substantial progress in improving human rights practices and implementing democratic government.

We have the opportunity to change the balance further in our favor in cyberspace, but only if we take additional bold action to do so.

I am confident that if we implement the Commission's recommendations, our economy, critical infrastructure, and national security will be better equipped to thrive in the coming years.