It would be naive of me to suggest that with Russia committed militarily, as it is, to supporting what in many cases are barbarous tactics by the Assad regime to crush the opposition.

Singapore was the very first South-east Asian nation to join the global coalition against ISIL (ISIS) coalition, and we'll work to sustain our momentum in destroying that terrorist organisation.

[Afghanistan and Iraq] are still countries that are fragile enough that we're gonna have to partner with them in some way.

My presidency is not over. I've got another five years coming up.

Losing the PR battles, particularly about healthcare, translated into losing his Democratic majorities in Congress, beginning with a Republican landslide in the midterm election of 2010.

My view is that discrimination against anyone at the ballot box is wrong and should have the full enforcement of the federal government.

I am confident that we will one day end the scourge of modern slavery, because I believe in those committed to this issue.