Barack Obama

I think wheat from the United States will be arriving that will help to make sure that there's bread in Jordan.

We urge all sides to refrain from further provocative or retaliatory acts.

We will continue to consult very closely with Jordan to create the kind of international pressure and environment that encourages the current Syrian regime to step aside so that a more democratic process of transition can take place inside…

Once granted consolidation authority by Congress, my first proposal would be to consolidate the six agencies focusing primarily on business and trade into a new Department with one mission: to spur job creation and expand the U.S. economy.

Our bilateral relationship could not be stronger.

But we also know there's a lot more work to do, which is why we're committed to continuing to invest in strategies that support job growth.

This is a special team, both because of what they do for our military and their families, but also what they did on the field last season.

We have very few countries around the world that are better friends and better partners than the Jordanians.

The Jobs Council has been critical in finding new ways to encourage the private sector to hire and invest in American competitiveness.

I'm confident in his ability to help us rebuild an economy where hard work and responsibility pay off and the middle class has a chance to get ahead.

I want to publicly express my appreciation for His Majesty's leadership not only in forging a strong bilateral relationship, but also all the multilateral efforts that he is engaged in to encourage peace and prosperity during what has been…

Everyone on this team follows the Cardinals way: They play all 27 outs, they never quit.

I want to join her in congratulating the world champion St. Louis Cardinals.

I'm proud that we've taken action on a majority of the Council's recommendations on issues ranging from insourcing to permitting to clean energy.

That's what this organization's all about; it represents baseball at its best.

We believe that it is important for the South Sudanese government to respond not only with immediate measures to stem the escalating cycle of attacks between these tribes, but also to address the root causes of violence between them.

Since day one, Jeff has demonstrated superb judgment and has provided sound advice on a whole host of issues.

His Majesty was the first Arab leader to publicly call on President Asad to step down in the face of the terrible brutality we've been seeing inside of Syria.

Sometimes, you can't be afraid to make a mistake.

That's ultimately what makes us the strongest, most extraordinary country on Earth.

That's what Dr. King believed in, and that's what will make our country stronger.

And we should honor that legacy by acting as drum majors for service and lifting up those less fortunate – not just today, but every day.

There's nobody who can't serve, nobody who can't help somebody else.

Today, we celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

All of us can find a way to give back to our communities, to gain new skills, and to pull together, even when times are hard.