It's no wonder that America's engagement in the region has strong, sustained, bipartisan support. So I'll be handing my successor a strong foundation - including closer ties with Singapore - on which to continue building, and I'm optimistic that will happen.

I also believe that if we're serious about change, we need to have a real discussion about public financing for congressional elections.

There isn't anyone who can't serve ... nobody who can't help somebody else.

What we may think is funny or cute may end up being powerfully hurtful.

Military surge in Afghanistan to eliminate the Taliban.

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.

Being attentive to inequality and not tone deaf to it. But offering prescriptions that are actually going to help folks in communities that feel forgotten. That's going to be our most important strategy. And I think we can successfully do that.