Barack Obama

Bluntly rejected the premises contained in the 2005 White House Task Force Report on Puerto Rico.

Delay is not a substitute for change that was needed.

Above all, it would be an injustice if we fail to act now, because gradualism may limit the solutions and options available to the next generation.

We have a duty of social responsibility to end the status dilemma and free our children to realize their own dreams as individuals and as a people.

This pledge is one that I make at the beginning of the crisis, that I intend for America to keep our pledge: American will be your partner in the recovery and reconstruction efforts.

America's commitment to Haiti's recovery and reconstruction must endure, and will endure.

As the extraordinary writer Octavio Paz wrote in one of his poems, you must 'deserve your dream.'

Christopher W. Murray, of New York, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of the Congo.

We reaffirm that the United States and Mexico share a common goal of achieving strong economic growth while addressing the climate change challenge.

The trade and tourism between us creates jobs and prosperity for both our peoples.

Iran’s persistent refusal to meet with the P5+1 do not build confidence.

Together, we can help create jobs and prosperity for our people.

We must develop it and manage it in a holistic fashion and in ways that facilitate the secure, efficient, and rapid flows of goods and people.

Joint assessments of threats and shared priorities for public investments are crucial.

We celebrate all that Mexico and its ancient civilizations have given the world throughout history.

Innovation and investment in technology and human capital are keys to sustained economic growth and competitiveness in both Mexico and the United States.

Yes we can, if we work together.

The Arizona law has the potential of being applied in a discriminatory fashion.

We are, by choice, friends and partners.

Together, may we realize those dreams, and together, may we deserve them by going forward in partnership and respect.

Patrick S. Moon, of Virginia, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Bosnia and Herzegovina.

We are committed to ensuring the safety and security of residents in communities along both sides of the border.

And I want everyone, American and Mexican, to know my administration is taking a very close look at the Arizona law.

The cleanest source of energy is more efficient energy use.

Illegal immigration is down, not up, and we will continue to do what's necessary to secure our shared border.