Barack Obama

We will stay vigilant in combating terrorism, including in Southeast Asia.

We have to strengthen resilience to the impacts of climate change.

I especially want to express my gratitude for the warmth and the kindness that they've shown to me as the first U.S. President to visit this nation.

The United States and ASEAN are among each other's top trading partners.

I'm especially pleased that we continue to deepen the connections between the people of ASEAN and America.

The concern that I've heard is, will it continue?

ASEAN is key to the U.S. rebalance to Asia, and more importantly, it's key to a peaceful and prosperous future for the world.

Through Connect, we are launching new activities and programs on finance.

I reiterated that the United States will stand with allies and partners in upholding fundamental interests.

History does not have to drive us apart; it can sometimes pull us together.

To find out more about the GreenGov program visit: https://www.whitehouse.gov/greengov.

The Comprehensive Partnership is intended to contribute to peace, stability, cooperation, and prosperity.

I want to reaffirm that our commitment to the defense and security of North Korea, including extended deterrence, is unwavering.

The United States is committed to help Laos achieve its development goals.

This agreement will further strengthen economic ties and provides a forum to address issues and enhance opportunities for trade and investment between the two nations.

The United States intends to contribute $90 million over three years for a national UXO survey and clearance of UXO in Laos.

We want to be your partners as Laos forges greater trade and commerce with the world.

Having a U.S. President in Laos would have once been unimaginable.

The Federal Government has mobilized its resources to support Louisiana in response to and recovery from this major disaster.

Our alliance remains the linchpin of peace and security, not just on the Korean Peninsula, but across the region.

This is our vision. This is the future we can realize together.

It is crucial to support robust and transparent implementation of the historic Paris Agreement.

We want peace and security for all peoples, but their current behavior has not been ones that are conducive to dialogue and diplomacy.

North Korea needs to know that provocations will only invite more pressure and further deepen its isolation.

Abid Riaz Qureshi, of Maryland, to be United States District Judge for the District of Columbia, vice Rosemary M. Collyer, retired.