I believe it`s important to be open and honest, especially with your friends.

The UK is an extraordinary partner for America and a force for good in an unstable world. I hope it remains strong, robust and united.

I have been blessed by having, and I admittedly am biased, some of the smartest, hardest-working, and good people in my administration that I think any president has ever had.

That is the difference we make in the world. And our own safety, our own security, depends upon our willingness to do what it takes to defend this nation and uphold the values that we stand for - timeless ideals that will endure long after those who offer only hate and destruction have been vanquished from the Earth.

If you look at how I've tried to and how I'll continue to try to govern, I'm not driven by some ideological agenda. I'm a pretty practical guy and I just want to make sure that things work.

Time is running out for Iran to address the international community's growing concerns about its nuclear program.

We're going to have to come together and take meaningful action to prevent more tragedies like this, regardless of the politics.