Barack Obama

I had decided to change the position of the U.S. to one of supporting the UN Declaration.

The aspirations it affirms--including the respect for the institutions and rich cultures of Native peoples--are one[s] we must always seek to fulfill.

What matters far more than words, what matters far more than any resolution or declaration, are actions to match those words.

[t]he aspirations [the Declaration] affirms--including the respect for the institutions and rich cultures of Native peoples--are one[s] we must always seek to fulfill.

I want to be clear. This continues to be a very difficult endeavor. But I can report that thanks to the extraordinary service of our troops and civilians on the ground, we are on track to achieve our goals.

To accept it is to believe that we can't and won't do better.

I am confident they will serve the American people well, and I look forward to working with them in the months and years ahead.

We will never waver from our goal of disrupting, dismantling, and ultimately defeating Al Qaida.

The United States condemns this attack on civilians.

I know there is not a single person in this room who accepts that either.

All Sudanese leaders have a responsibility to protect civilian populations - to do otherwise is unacceptable.

The number of U.S. forces in Iraq at this time is approximately 48,400.

We encourage its leaders to continue to pursue a federal, democratic, pluralistic and unified Iraq based on the rule of law and respect for human rights.

The Security Council supports the inclusive political process and power-sharing agreement reached by Iraq's leaders.

I applaud the House for passing, with bipartisan support, the 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal Act of 2010.'

The passage of this resolution indicates that the Council believes that significant progress has been made in establishing post-DFI arrangements and the strengthening of Iraqi institutions.

I am proud to have these dedicated and accomplished individuals serve in this Administration.

I am confident they will serve the American people well in their new roles, and I look forward to working with them in the coming months and years.

Those found responsible will be held accountable for their crimes as individuals.

Moving forward with the repeal is not only the right thing to do, it will also give our military the clarity and certainty it deserves.

Iraq will now have the freedom to pursue a wider array of civil nuclear activities.

Today marks an important milestone in the restoration of Iraq's normalized ties to the international community.

We must ensure that Americans who are willing to risk their lives for their country are treated fairly and equally by their country.

I commend them for their outstanding contributions to their communities, and I am confident that they will serve the American people well in their new roles on the White House Council for Community Solutions.

So I urge the House of Representatives to act quickly on this important matter because if there's one thing we can agree on, it's the urgent work of protecting middle class families, removing uncertainty for America's businesses and giving…