Barack Obama
Saturday, May 4, 2013 - 00:00
We've put more boots on that border than at any time in our history, and illegal crossings are down by nearly 80 percent from their peak in 2000. But we've got more to do - not just to secure the border but to fix an immigration system that is badly brok
Saturday, May 4, 2013 - 00:00
I've emphasized that although I understand why there's been a great focus over the last several years on security issues -- security is important. It's very hard to create a strong economy when people are personally feeling insecure.
Friday, May 3, 2013 - 00:00
I'm not interested in militarizing the struggle against drug trafficking. This is a law enforcement problem. And if we have effective law enforcement cooperation and coordination, and if we build up capacity for countries in Central America, then we can
Friday, May 3, 2013 - 00:00
Number one, we need to think about investments in our infrastructure -- roads, bridges, border crossings, customs, electricity grids; all of which can allow for more trade, more growth, more jobs.
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 - 00:00
I hereby determine and report to the Congress that suspension, for 6 months beyond February 1, 2013, of the right to bring an action under title III of the Act is necessary to the national interests of the United States and will expedite a transition to d
Tuesday, April 3, 2012 - 00:00
Rooted in deep economic, historical, cultural, environmental, and societal ties, North American cooperation enhances our ability to face global challenges, compete in the international economy, and achieve greater prosperity.
Monday, July 12, 2010 - 00:00
We discussed the critical issue of drug trafficking and crime and how that has the potential to be destabilizing throughout the region. And we have already seen great cooperation between our countries through the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative, but
Friday, March 13, 2009 - 00:00
THE PRESIDENT: Well, as you know, the first meeting with a foreign leader that I had after my election was with President Calderon in Mexico, who I believe is really working hard and taking some extraordinary risks under extraordinary pressure to deal wit
Wednesday, February 20, 2008 - 00:00
I will repair the strained relationship with our southern neighbor
Wednesday, August 22, 2007 - 00:00
Cuban-American connections to family in Cuba are not only a basic right in humanitarian terms, but also our best tool for helping to foster the beginnings of grass-roots democracy