There is enormous continuity beneath the day-to-day news that makes America that indispensable nation when it comes to maintaining order and promoting prosperity around the world.

I'm confident that America's foreign policy rebalance to the region will endure beyond my presidency because it's in the national interest of the United States.

My Administration will not authorize the indefinite military detention without trial of American citizens. Indeed, I believe that doing so would break with our most important traditions and values as a Nation.

We've endured too many tragedies. And each time I learn the news I react not as a President, but as anybody else would - as a parent.

Here at this site, Solyndra expects to make enough solar panels each year to generate 500 megawatts of electricity. And over the lifetime of this expanded facility, that could be like replacing as many as eight coal-fired power plants.

Because this is a country where everyone deserves the same freedom and opportunities to fulfill their dreams.

I've been fighting with Acorn, alongside Acorn, on issues you care about, my entire career.