I would ask them to look at options, look at what did not happen.

Passing a bipartisan budget agreement is absolutely essential for this country.

I want to particularly welcome and pay my respects to Billy Payne; also to Maynard and Andy Young.

This is my message to the German people, and that is the heartfelt sentiment of the American people.

Germany is united; Germany is free.

This day, so meaningful for Germany, also inspires the world.

America is also proud to count itself among the friends and allies of a free Germany now and forevermore.

Proof that no wall is ever strong enough to strangle the human spirit, that no wall can ever crush a nation's soul.

I told him that on this very special day the people of America send their heartiest congratulations to all Germans.

I believe I can see the future of the new Germany -- a future of liberty and leadership, good will, and greatness.

I feel like an exclamation point has just been placed on the life of our city.