Barack Obama

We should continue routine engagements to refine a common vision

The goal is to ensure there are strong partnerships between growing industries and community college or training programs in every state in the country.

The American people are proud of our role in defending a free Berlin and in supporting the German people in their quest for human dignity.

It unleashed a spirit of hope and joy and opened the door to unprecedented freedom throughout the European Continent and around the world.

A gateway to millions of Americans to good jobs and a better life.

Our Nation is profoundly grateful for the dedication and tireless efforts of our firefighters and first responders in their selfless service to our communities.

I encourage all Americans to take preventative measures during Fire Prevention Week to protect themselves, their families, and their communities from the hazards of fire and to express gratitude to our firefighters and first responders.

I want to congratulate Governor Schwarzenegger, Speaker Perez, President Pro Tempore Steinberg, and the members of the California State Legislature for passing and signing the bipartisan California Health Benefits Exchange legislation.

I want to take this moment to say to all the staff, all the Cabinet members, how proud I am of you and how grateful I am of you.

As your President and as a fellow American, I want to take this moment to say... how particularly proud and grateful I am to my outgoing Chief of Staff, Rahm Emanuel.

We applaud the determined efforts to achieve a comprehensive Cyprus settlement and support the reunification of the island as a bizonal, bicommunal federation.

It's fair to say that we could not have accomplished what we've accomplished without Rahm's leadership.

I pledge to support Russia's efforts to complete remaining steps in multilateral negotiations so that Russia could join the WTO as soon as possible.

I express my deep regret regarding the study conducted by the U.S. Public Health Service in the 1940s on sexually transmitted disease inoculation.

Smoke alarms are vital detection devices, and properly installing and maintaining them in the home can help keep our families safe.

They are taking an important early step toward reforming our private insurance marketplace so that California families and small businesses will have high-quality and affordable health insurance choices in 2014.

I am very fortunate to be able to hand the baton to my wise, skillful, and longtime counselor, Pete Rouse.

Throughout history, the arts and humanities have helped men and women around the globe grapple with the most challenging questions and come to know the most basic truths.

We have deep respect for the people of Guatemala and the importance of our bilateral relationship.

This unprecedented response effort simply could not have succeeded without Admiral Allen at the helm.

Together, we can ensure the resilience and safety of our neighborhoods, and aid the brave men and women who risk their lives every day to protect us.

Our strength as a Nation has always come from our ability to recognize ourselves in each other.

He has been an outstanding Chief of Staff.

I am profoundly grateful to Admiral Thad Allen for his years of dedicated service to America.

I extend an apology to all those affected.