The Philippines made a lawful and peaceful effort to resolve their maritime claims with China using the tribunal established under the Law of the Sea Convention (Unclos). The tribunal's ruling delivered a clear and legally binding decision on maritime claims in the South China Sea as they relate to China and the Philippines - and that ruling should be respected. We believe this decision can and should serve as an opportunity to renew efforts to address maritime claims peacefully.

Weapons of war have no place on our streets.

It is time to do away with work place policies that belong in a Mad Men episode.

We are not going to keep the window open forever.

I want to be very clear: I will not sign on to any health plan that adds to our deficits over the next decade.

The United States will do what we must to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.

The path towards sustainable energy sources will be long and sometimes difficult. But America cannot resist this transition, we must lead it.