Those who adhere to the ideology of rejecting Israel’s right to exist, they might as well reject the earth beneath them or the sky above, because Israel is not going anywhere.

Our planet is changing in ways that will have profound impacts on all of humankind.

We are willing to uphold principles that have resulted in unprecedented prosperity and security throughout Europe and around the world. With the threat of climate change only becoming more urgent, Angela [Merkel] and I focused on the need for American and E.U. leadership to advance global cooperation.

I think Republicans now are recognizing that [Obamacare cancellation] may not be what the American people, including even [Donald] Trump voters, are looking for. And my hope is that the president-elect, members of Congress from both parties look at, "Where have we objectively made progress, where things are working better?" Don't undo things just because I did them. I don't have pride of authorship.

For me, personally, the most difficult moments had to do with not just terrorist attacks, but also shootings.

I don't want you folks to do a lot of talking. Just shut up and get out of the way.

State visits are often an opportunity for the United States to reaffirm our ties and friendship with our closest partners around the world.