Barack Obama

Even amid so much tragedy, we saw stirrings of a brighter day.

There are some losses that cannot be repaid.

Five years ago, many questioned whether people could ever return to this city.

I congratulate Kenya on the promulgation of the new Constitution.

This historic approval and signing of the Constitution is an important step forward.

I am disappointed that Kenya hosted Sudanese President Umar al-Bashir in defiance of International Criminal Court arrest warrants.

Today represents a moment of promise for Kenya similar to the early days of independence.

With this Constitution, the people of Kenya have set a positive example for all of Africa and the world.

Justice is a critical ingredient for lasting peace.

I am proud to be the first President to nominate two women to the Court.

We will recommit the nation to the Gulf region and to all those still working to rebuild lives and communities.

My Administration remains committed to advancing women's equality in all areas of our society and around the world.

Woman's rights are ultimately human rights.

I call upon the people of the United States to celebrate the achievements of women and recommit themselves to the goal of true gender equality in this country.

Congratulations to the Prime Minister and Mrs. Cameron on the birth of their daughter.

This includes making sure that credit card reforms are implemented forcefully.

I signed the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act into law to put a stop to deceptive credit card practices.

As of today, consumers will be protected against unreasonable fees and penalties for late payments.

The CARD Act prevents companies from increasing rates within the first year an account is opened.

This law will also make the terms of credit cards more understandable.

These reforms and this independent consumer watchdog will not only protect consumers, they'll strengthen our economy as a whole.

We cannot allow the corporate takeover of our democracy.

This shouldn't be a Democratic issue or a Republican issue.

Millions of Americans are struggling to get by, and their voices shouldn't be drowned out by millions of dollars in secret, special interest advertising.

I didn't become a Christian until many years later, when I moved to the South Side of Chicago after college.