Barack Obama

What we said was that we would take a new approach and say to Iran that we are willing to engage them directly.

I am a strong believer that both countries can benefit from expanding our trade ties and so I have told President Lee and his team that I am committed to seeing the two countries work together to move this agreement forward.

The thing I want to emphasize is that President Lee and I both agree on the need to break the pattern that has existed in the past, in which North Korea behaves in a provocative fashion; it then is willing to return to talks.

That is a heavy weight.

I am grateful that these distinguished individuals will be a part of this vital agency that has done so much to promote freedom and democracy around the world.

The challenges facing our health care system aren't new, but if we fail to act, they'll surely get even worse.

I always have to take responsibility.

My weight doesn't fluctuate too much.

My preference would be not to hand off anything to the next president.

Our position is clear: the status of Jerusalem is a permanent status issue that must be resolved through negotiations between the parties.

The Task Force shall provide advice to the Attorney General for the investigation and prosecution of cases of bank, mortgage, loan, and lending fraud.

Earl F. Gohl, Jr., of the District of Columbia, to be Federal Cochairman of the Appalachian Regional Commission, vice Anne B. Pope, resigned.

The United States and China can work on a whole range of global issues, including climate change, making sure that we have economic growth and prosperity, and ensuring that together we are bringing about a more peaceful world.

The Task Force may establish subgroups consisting exclusively of Task Force members or their designees.

That's why the United States welcomes China's efforts in playing a greater role on the world stage, a role in which a growing economy is joined by growing responsibilities.

The major challenges of the 21st century from climate change to nuclear proliferation to economic recovery; they are challenges that touch both our nations and challenges that neither of our nations can solve by acting alone.

This is my first visit to Shanghai, and we've been so impressed with the incredible growth in the city and the great warmth of the people who have received us.

These individuals bring a depth of experience to their respective roles, and I am confident they will serve my administration and the American people well.

I very much feel as if both sides are trying to work through some difficult technical issues but are doing so in good faith.

Indonesia has made in developing its democracy.

I urge all APEC member economies to work together to address the shared challenge of climate change.

The United States is a Pacific nation, and we enjoy deep historical ties to Southeast Asia.

The future prosperity of our people and all people has never been more dependent on our continued engagement than it is right now.

Our goal continues to be to complete the negotiations and to be able to sign a deal before the end of the year.

Supporting human rights provides lasting security that cannot be purchased in any other way.