Barack Obama

This is the first Veterans Day in a decade in which there are no American troops fighting and dying in Iraq.

Consistent with our strong bilateral partnership

Two states living side by side in peace and security.

I support direct negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians.

I reaffirmed my commitment to Middle East peace.

We oppose unilateral efforts at the United Nations.

Wishing President Komorowski and the Polish people a joyous Polish Independence Day.

You voted for action, not politics as usual.

You want cooperation. You want action.

I refuse to accept any approach that isn't balanced.

You said loud and clear that you won't tolerate dysfunction or politicians who see compromise as a dirty word.

Congress should permanently extend the middle class tax cuts right now.

At a time when our economy is still recovering from the great recession, our top priority has to be jobs and growth.

If we're serious about reducing the deficit, we have to combine spending cuts with revenue. And that means asking the wealthiest Americans to pay a little more in taxes.

I am deeply saddened by the devastating losses caused by Hurricane Sandy and its aftermath.

That's how you reduce the deficit, with a balanced approach.

Our top priority has to be jobs and growth.

America is a country where no matter what you look like or where you come from, if you are willing to work hard, you can go as far as your talents will take you.

I have determined that it is necessary to continue the national emergency declared on November 14, 1979, with respect to Iran, beyond November 14, 2012.

My thoughts and prayers are with Dave and Holly Petraeus, who has done so much to help military families through her own work.

My Administration is committed to enhancing American education by raising standards, making higher education more affordable, and preparing students for high-skill jobs.

The American people understand that we're going to have differences and disagreements.

We're going to have to work together.

They won't tolerate dysfunction.

I call upon all Americans to observe this week by supporting their local schools through appropriate activities, events, and programs.