Barack Obama

I call upon all Americans to observe this day by learning the signs of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

Congratulations to the 2012 WNBA champions, the Indiana Fever.

And so we really thank you for that.

Existing efforts will almost double the amount of spectrum available for wireless broadband, but we must make available even more spectrum.

American entrepreneurship and innovation, private investment, and smart policy has vaulted the United States to a position of global leadership in wireless broadband technologies.

Expanding the availability of spectrum for innovative and flexible commercial uses will further promote our Nation's economic development.

The United States continues to work with partners around the globe, with a particular focus on the U.S. Central Command's and U.S. Africa Command's areas of responsibility.

We are committed to combatting exploitation by empowering seniors to meet financial challenges and helping them avoid scams.

Sharing can and should be used to enhance efficiency among all users and expedite commercial access to additional spectrum bands.

Every American should be able to enjoy their golden years with dignity and security.

The FCC is strongly encouraged to develop a program of performance criteria, ratings, and other measures to encourage the design and manufacture of radio receivers.

I hereby direct the following: Section 1. Spectrum Policy Team.

The Spectrum Policy Team shall monitor and support advances in spectrum sharing policies and technologies.

You look out for your teammates.

As fathers, teaching those values is our first task.

Congress can take an important step in this direction by reviving consideration of a U.S.-Russia Civil Society Fund.

The Russian Government cares about its reputation, and the United States should not give President Putin a free pass on repression.

Russia's political course is for Russians to set. We may have our favorites, but we don't fund them.

Claiming that they are is a crude attack on civil society that pits Russia against principles around which European countries have rallied since the end of the cold war.

We will be providing this assessment to Congress, and we will also be consulting with them about our assessments on chemical weapons and our policy response.

Since April, as we reviewed this evidence, we have increased our support and provision of assistance to the opposition.

A political settlement is still the preferable outcome.

That's wrong. We've got to change it.

Eventually, America gets it right.

The genius of America is that America can change.