Barack Obama

I call upon all public officials and people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities that honor the contributions and resilience of working Americans.

Jobs allow us to dream, to look toward the future, and to encourage our children to do the same.

On Labor Day, we celebrate the grit and resilience of America's workers and their families.

He was interested in whether he could use a sensitive opportunity to shine a spotlight on an extraordinary place.

I strongly support many of the recommendations and the underlying objectives offered by the Commission on Care.

Today we mark an important achievement in our ongoing efforts to halt the spread of weapons of mass destruction.

The United States is announcing new investments over the coming years to build regional, national, and local capacity in the Pacific Islands to enhance resilience to climate change.

These reforms are steps in the right direction and will help put VA on a trajectory to ensure veterans continue to receive timely and high quality care.

We have made great strides in delivering improved care to our veterans over the past 8 years.

Going forward, we need to understand these two as linked, and we also need to understand the two efforts as going together.

We are committed to engaging with the international research community to understand how to build a comprehensive approach to reduce the risk of climate-related displacement.

Improving veterans' health care remains a critical issue of national importance.

For the mothers, sisters, daughters, partners, and families who face the pain and heartache of ovarian cancer, we must make America the country that cures cancer once and for all.

It is crucial that all women consult with their health care providers when experiencing some of its symptoms.

It is our duty to fight for that future.

Together, we will remain strong and resilient no matter what befalls us.

Climate change poses an imminent and lasting threat to our safety and national security.

Everyone has a role to play in ensuring all of our kids grow up healthy.

It is each citizen's responsibility to be as prepared as possible for emergencies.

Substance use disorder, commonly known as addiction, is a disease of the brain.

Improving human rights conditions is in China's long-term interest.

Climate change is a challenge that calls for a united effort.

This agreement will help catalyze appropriate state and federal actions.

With a broad range of skills and experiences, these officials have the breadth and depth of knowledge that is needed to tackle this complex challenge and put the future of the Puerto Rican people first.

And for me, this is especially meaningful.