I think that when it comes to issues of trade, I think it is important for us to be in favor of trade, but I also think it is important to make sure that we are putting in place the labor standards, the environmental standards, that are going to provide some of a fighting chance for American workers.

This is a core principle of my presidency - if you threaten America, you will find no safe haven.

Our enemies are also seeking the abilities to sabotage our power grid, our financial institutions, our air traffic control systems.

I commended Angela [Merkel] for her leadership along with President Hollande in working to resolve the conflict in Ukraine. We continued to stand with the people of Ukraine and for the basic principle that nations have a right to determine their own destiny and we discussed the importance of maintaining sanctions until Russia fully complies with the Minsk Agreement.

Peace depends upon compromise among peoples who must live together long after our speeches are over, long after our votes have been tallied.

I have no patience with people who go around blowing up innocent people.

I'm going to tell the American people what I believe will make this country great.