Barack Obama

That’s our responsibility as citizens.

I call upon all Americans to engage in appropriate programs and activities to promote comprehensive prevention efforts to reduce youth substance use and substance use disorders within their communities.

Far too many young people are unable to grow and thrive because of substance use.

Whenever I hear people make gloomy claims about how America is on the downswing, they're either out to promote themselves, or talking about some alternate reality.

We have slowed our emissions and reduced the pace at which we are emitting carbon dioxide in the atmosphere faster than any other advanced nation.

We shouldn't have to make choices like that in America.

Paid sick leave isn't a side issue or a women's issue or something that's just nice to have.

Last year, the typical household saw its income grow by about twenty-eight hundred dollars.

Our economy has created jobs for 71 straight months.

Count me in the latter camp.

The uninsured rate is at an alltime low.

Unemployment has fallen below 5 percent.

I urge all Americans to embrace the talents and skills that individuals with disabilities bring to our workplaces and communities.

I call upon the citizens of the United States to recognize this month by working together to achieve greater energy security, a more robust economy, and a healthier environment for our children.

We can reduce our over-reliance on the juvenile and criminal justice systems and build stronger pathways to opportunity.

Keeping cyberspace secure is a matter of national security.

During National Community Policing Week, we reaffirm our commitment to supporting and advancing the practice of community policing.

My Administration is dedicated to upholding our Nation's promise of equal opportunity for all and advancing employment for people with disabilities in every community.

I call on all Americans to speak out against domestic violence and support local efforts to assist victims of these crimes in finding the help and healing they need.

I encourage all women to find out if they are at increased risk and to learn more about recommended screenings by speaking with their health care providers and by visiting www.Cancer.gov/Breast.

I call upon all Americans to observe this month by taking action to support our youth.

Too often in America, young people are not afforded a second chance after having made a mistake.

I could not be more honored to be in Jerusalem to say farewell to my friend Shimon Peres.

Police officers are essential members of our communities—maintaining our way of life depends on their dedicated efforts to keep us safe.

We won them all, but we did not win the greatest victory that we aspired to: release from the need to win victories.