Barack Obama

We will continue to support Afghan-led efforts to reconcile and reintegrate those members of the insurgency who renounce violence.

NATO's door remains open to European democracies that meet the standards for NATO membership.

Today I'd like to speak with you about an issue that is fundamental to America's national security: the need for the Senate to approve the new START Treaty this year.

Transition will be conditions-based, not calendar-driven and will not equate to withdrawal of ISAF-troops.

Our shared values and political experience and our deep economic interdependence constitute an extraordinary resource.

Some things are bigger than politics.

Missing this opportunity is really something of great concern.

We aim to facilitate transatlantic travel for our citizens while pursuing the vital task of maintaining security.

As the world's two leading donors of development assistance, we must maximize the effectiveness and impact of our aid and avoid duplication of effort.

I'm confident that we're going to have two successful summits.

I support these settlements, and my administration is committed to addressing the water needs of tribal communities.

Our relationship with our European allies and partners is the cornerstone of our engagement with the world.

Portugal and the United States have been partners for more than 200 years and allies for more than 60 years.

While these legislative achievements reflect important progress, they also serve to remind us that much work remains to be done.

I am very much looking forward to spending the next few days in this beautiful city so that we can continue to strengthen a relationship that I think is not only important to both our countries, but important to Europe and the world as…

America's farms have long been vital to our Nation.

I hereby determine it is in the national security interest of the United States to waive the application of section 908(a)(1) of TSRA to allow export assistance to be made available for the export of computers and related equipment that…

But, Mr. Prime Minister, your determination to strengthen the Portuguese economy and to host these summits speaks to your leadership and to Portugal's leadership, not only in Europe, but around the world.

It is very fitting that we are gathering here in Lisbon.

These summits are thus an opportunity to deepen our cooperation even further.

Europeans and Americans have stood shoulder to shoulder because our work together advances our interests and protects the freedoms we cherish.

I call on all Americans to reflect on the accomplishments of those who dedicate their lives to promoting our Nation's agricultural abundance and environmental stewardship.

I expressed my gratitude to the Portuguese Armed Forces who are serving alongside us in Afghanistan.

NATO should remain a nuclear alliance.

NATO ensures our collective defense and helps strengthen young democracies.