Barack Obama

I condemn in the strongest possible terms the bombing in Jerusalem today.

Obviously we're discussing with the coalition what steps can be taken. I think that our hope is that the first thing that happens once we have cleared the space is that the rebels are able to start discussing how they organize themselves…

The ability to coordinate -- I mean, NATO is essentially set up to coordinate the activities of many different military forces.

We underscored our shared commitment to the goal of helping provide the Libyan people an opportunity to transform their country.

I imagine he'll have plenty of opportunity to address it today at the press conference.

NATO should play a key role in the command structure going forward for the enforcement of the no-fly zone.

As the President has said, we are bringing a set of unique capabilities to bear in this first phase, the front end of this operation.

Our military action is in support of an international mandate from the Security Council that specifically focuses on the humanitarian threat posed by Colonel Gadhafi to his people. I also have stated that it is U.S. policy that Gadhafi…

There's going to be a transition taking place in which we have a range of coalition partners, the Europeans, members of the Arab League, who will then be participating in establishing a no-fly zone.

The use of force is not our first choice, and it's not a choice that I make lightly. But we cannot stand idly by when a tyrant tells his people that there will be no mercy.

Democracy can't be imposed from the outside.

U.S. military forces commenced operations to assist an international effort authorized by the United Nations.

Today, Latin America is democratic.

I thank President Sebastian Pinera for the warm welcome that he and his family received during their visit to Chile.

We seek to continue promoting collaboration between universities in exchanges and joint research programs.

These strikes will be limited in their nature, duration, and scope.

It’s a testament to the men and women in uniform, who, when they're given a mission, they execute and do an outstanding job.

I look forward to paying tribute to Chile's progress and the lessons it offers as America forges a new era of partnership across the Americas.

Every day, the future is being forged by the countries and peoples of Latin America.

The United States shares a strong defense cooperation relationship with Chile.

When a country like Chile puts its mind to it, there's nothing you can't do.

We will seek a rapid, but responsible, transition of operations to coalition, regional, or international organizations.

It takes courage and sacrifice and resolve over many years.

I believe that in the Americas today, there are no senior partners and there are no junior partners, there are equal partners.

We have a coherent policy toward the Americas.