Barack Obama

I welcome Prime Minister Noda's statement that he would put all goods, as well as services, on the negotiating table for trade liberalization.

I want to welcome my friend Dmitry Medvedev to my birthplace, Honolulu, Hawaii.

The objectives we set out for TPP, as I said, was it to be a comprehensive agreement but also a 21st century agreement.

In his remarks he noted with the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq winding down, this holiday season will be one of homecomings. He also urged Americans to hire returning vets.

The tide of war is receding.

Our economy needs their tremendous talents and specialized skills.

Our troops are coming home.

The American people deserve to have their leaders come together and make the tough choices necessary to live within our means, just as American families do every day in these tough economic times.

I will not accept any measure that attempts to turn off part of the sequester.

This generation of servicemembers... has borne the burden of our security during a hard decade of sacrifice.

We believe that's where America's security interests are going to be particularly acute in the 21st century as well.

Let us commit ourselves to keep making sure that our veterans receive the care and benefits that they have earned.

Richard Taranto is a lawyer of exceptional legal ability and great personal and professional integrity.

Scott L. Silliman, of North Carolina, to be a Judge of the United States Court of Military Commission Review.

I'm proud that during my Presidency the White House hosted the first celebration of the birth of Guru Nanak.

I support the State Department's announcement today regarding the need to seek additional information about the Keystone XL Pipeline proposal.

Richard Gary Taranto, of Maryland, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Federal Circuit.

All of us can draw inspiration from his message of equality, honesty, and helping those who are in need.

Edward Carroll DuMont, of the District of Columbia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Federal Circuit.

H.R. 674 would repeal a three percent withholding on certain payments made to private contractors by Federal, State, and local government entities.

John J. Tharp, Jr., of Illinois, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois.

The health of the Nation's economy depends on taking action now to create the conditions for the economy to grow, businesses to hire, and the middle class to feel secure.

I send my best wishes to all those observing the anniversary of the birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the first Sikh guru.

We have an obligation to ensure that these men and women who have risked their lives to fight for our country do not have to fight for jobs when they return home.

The time has come for President Assad to step aside.