We want our children to live in an America...that isn't threatened by the destructive power of a warming planet.

Pastor Saeed Abedini is coming home. Held for three and a half years, his unyielding faith has inspired people around the world in the global fight to uphold freedom of religion. Now Pastor Abedini will return to his church and community in Idaho.

A sportswriter once referred to him as our future president. With a name like Kevin, I don't know whether that's possible.

Angela Merkel has been an extraordinary partner for me and for the United States throughout my presidency.

We live in a moment when the dream of equal opportunity is within reach.

I know my country has not perfected itself. At times, we've struggled to keep the promise of liberty and equality for all of our people. We've made our share of mistakes, and there are times when our actions around the world have not lived up to our best intentions.

That bright blue ball rising over the moon's surface, containing everything we hold dear - the laughter of children, a quiet sunset, all the hopes and dreams of posterity - that's what's at stake. That's what we're fighting for. And if we remember that, I'm absolutely sure we'll succeed.