Barack Obama

This agreement will make clear to the Taliban, to al Qaeda, and to other international terrorist groups that they cannot wait us out.

I hereby find that efforts by foreign persons to engage in activities intended to evade U.S. economic and financial sanctions with respect to Iran and Syria undermine our efforts to address the national emergencies.

Our commitments to support Afghanistan's social and economic development is matched by Afghan commitments to strengthen accountability.

My Administration remains committed to addressing these unique challenges.

I call upon all Americans to visit www.AsianPacificHeritage.gov to learn more about the history of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month offers us an opportunity to celebrate the vast contributions Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have made to our Nation.

Transitioning to Afghan lead for security is our key goal.

The strategic partnership is a crucial component to bring the war to an end responsibly.

The order also suspends entry into the United States of the foreign persons determined to meet the above criteria.

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As we celebrate centuries of trial and triumph, let us rededicate ourselves to making our Nation a place that welcomes the contributions of all people, all colors, and all creeds.

We do not seek permanent military bases in Afghanistan.

We believe that Afghanistan needs to be sufficiently stabled.

I have determined that efforts by foreign persons to engage in activities intended to evade U.S. economic and financial sanctions undermine our efforts.

We must continue pursuing each of the other four pillars of our strategy.

Our chaperon for the evening is Jimmy Kimmel who's perfect for the job since most of tonight's audience is in his key demographic, people who fall asleep during 'Nightline.'

I'm the president of the United States and I'm opening for Jimmy Kimmel? I have the nuclear codes. Why am I telling knock-knock jokes to Kim Kardashian?

I assume that people meant what they said when they said it. That's been at least my practice. I said that I would go after bin Laden if we had a clear shot at him and I did.

Investments in better roads and safer bridges, these have never been made by just one party or another because they benefit all of us.

We pledge to work together to promote the rule of law, protect human rights, and enhance coordination on peacekeeping.

I hardly think that you've seen any excessive celebration taking place here.

We continue to stand with you as well.

Japan and the United States share a commitment to democracy, the rule of law, open societies, human rights, human security, and free and open markets.

The United States government has never been so open regarding its counterterrorism policies and their legal justification

This reflects our effort to modernize America's defense posture in the Asia-Pacific with forces that are more broadly distributed, more flexible, and more sustainable.