Barack Obama

The United States and Afghan government remain steadfast in our determination to build security, stability, and opportunity for Afghanistan.

We are making a significant investment in better health, a cleaner environment, and a brighter future in communities that need our support.

We must contain this spill and protect the Gulf Coast and the people who live there.

The most important order of business is to stop the leak and we need to stop it as soon as possible.

The talent and knowledge John has acquired in more than two decades of service with the F.B.I. will make him a valuable asset to our administration's efforts to strengthen the security and screening measures at our airports.

I am grateful that he has agreed to take on this important role, and I look forward to working with him in the weeks and months ahead.

The United States is committed to the defense and the well-being of its close friend and ally, the Republic of Korea.

These young women made it all look easy, despite the fact that we all know they put in enormous amounts of work.

North Korea must live up to its commitment to eliminate its nuclear-weapons program.

As your President, I commend you for setting that example.

I am grateful that these talented and dedicated individuals will be filling these important roles in my administration, and I look forward to working with them in the months and years ahead.

I truly believed, this was the best team in all of sports, any sport, any gender, by far.

Congratulations to the UConn Huskies on your second straight undefeated season and your second straight NCAA championship.

Wall Street reform will bring greater security to folks on Main Street.

I urge the Senate to pass it as soon as possible so we can secure America's economic future in the 21st century.

What makes freedom possible, are the law enforcement officers that we honor today.

You have a stake in it if you've ever been treated unfairly by a credit card company.

The Wall Street reform bill in Congress represents the strongest consumer financial protections in history.

Such a sacrifice, such an honor roll, is what makes it possible for us to go on about our lives.

It is a duty you fulfill every single day.

Each loved, each is missed, each is among America's finest.

I call upon all Americans to recognize the importance of our Nation's transportation system and to acknowledge the contributions of the men and women who support this critical sector.

Producing and exporting more goods and services is essential to strengthening our ability to compete for customers outside our borders.

I encourage all Americans to observe this week with events, trade shows, and educational programs that celebrate the benefits of trade to our Nation, American workers, and the global economy.

We have the most dynamic and competitive economy, and we remain the top exporter of goods and services.