The Asia-Pacific region is to our economy and to world economic growth.
Barack Obama
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Barack Obama served as the 44th President of the United States from January 20, 2009, to January 20, 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously represented Illinois in the U.S. Senate from 2005 to 2008 and served in the Illinois State Senate from 1997 to 2004. Obama is known for his signature policies including the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, and his efforts in economic recovery following the 2008 financial crisis. His presidency was marked by significant legislative achievements and a focus on healthcare reform, climate change, and foreign policy initiatives such as the Iran nuclear deal.
The goal of securing all vulnerable nuclear material within four years.
Thank you and to your entire delegation for the good work that you've done.
The future we're fighting for isn't as the world's largest importer, consuming products made elsewhere, but as the world's largest manufacturer of ideas and goods sold around the world.
It is time for the Burmese regime to release all political prisoners, not just one.
I also extend my congratulations to Zanzibar's President Ali Mohamed Shein.
We will work to establish conditions under which such a policy could be safely adopted.
I look forward to working with President Jakaya Kikwete and the members of the 10th Parliament.
Aung San Suu Kyi is a hero of mine and a source of inspiration for all who work to advance basic human rights in Burma and around the world.
I expressed my personal thanks to the people of Australia through the Prime Minister for the enormous sacrifices that are being made in Afghanistan by Australian troops.
I expressed my deep appreciation for the fact that Japan is really a model citizen internationally and works in support of international rules and norms.
The United States looks forward to the day when all of Burma's people are free from fear and persecution.
We can't afford bridges to nowhere like the one that was planned a few years back in Alaska.
As President, time and again, I've called for new limitations on earmarks.
The commitment of the United States to the defense of Japan is unshakeable.
I congratulate the people of the United Republic of Tanzania on your recent national election.
We have a chance to not only shine a light on a bad Washington habit that wastes billions of taxpayer dollars, but take a step towards restoring public trust.
I reiterated our longstanding view that Japan stands as a model of the kind of country we would want to see as a permanent member of the Security Council.
The United States does not have a closer or better ally than Australia.
As allies for half a century, the partnership between Japan and the United States has been the foundation for our security and our prosperity.
Japan was my first stop in Asia as President last year, and it is a pleasure to be back for the APEC summit.
I've extended an invitation to her to visit the United States sometime early next year.
The United States is also looking to expand trade and commerce throughout the Asia-Pacific. Even though our exports in this region have risen by more than 60 percent over the last five years, our overall share of trade in the region has…





