Barack Obama

I congratulate the Republic of Korea and all those of Korean descent in the United States and around the world on the celebration of their independence day on August 15.

They are part of an unbroken line of Americans that stretches back to our Founding; Americans of all faiths who have served and sacrificed to extend the promise of America to new generations.

My Administration is committed to strengthening our retirement system and protecting Social Security as a reliable income source for seniors.

These events celebrate the role of faith in the lives of the American people.

Together, we can give our children and our grandchildren the same protections we have cherished for decades.

The United States is committed to partnering with the Afghan people to ensure that Afghanistan is a stable, secure, and prosperous country.

We are bound by a common belief in the values of democracy and freedom.

I want to welcome members of the diplomatic corps; members of my administration; and Members of Congress.

Let me be clear: as a citizen, and as President, I believe that Muslims have the same right to practice their religion as anyone else in this country.

Al Qaeda's cause is not Islam — it is a gross distortion of Islam.

I call upon all Americans to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities that recognize the historic legacy of the Social Security Act.

Democracy is about more than holding elections.

I send my congratulations and sincere best wishes to all who will celebrate the 63d anniversary of Pakistan's independence.

Korean Americans have contributed greatly to our Nation in all facets of life.

Will it really make a difference on the ground, though, or are Democrats just playing border politics with your tax dollars?

I have made securing our Southwest border a top priority since I came to office.

The resources made available through this legislation will build upon our successful efforts to protect communities along the Southwest border and across the country.

Today's action by Congress answers my call to bolster the essential work of Federal law enforcement officials.

This new law will also strengthen our partnership with Mexico in targeting the gangs and criminal organizations that operate on both sides of our shared border.

This proposal is fully paid for, in part by closing tax loopholes that encourage corporations to ship American jobs overseas.

It will cost us jobs at a time when we need to be creating jobs.

America's watching, and America's waiting for Washington to act.

Interdiction of aircraft reasonably suspected to be primarily engaged in illicit drug trafficking in that country's airspace is necessary.

That doesn't make sense.

A decorated World War II veteran, Senator Ted Stevens devoted his career to serving the people of Alaska and fighting for our men and women in uniform.