And even as more nations take on the responsibilities of global leadership, our alliance will remain indispensable to the goal of a century that is more peaceful, more prosperous and more just.

WHITEHOUSE: President Obama Addresses the British Parliament

The danger, according to multiple scientific studies, is that without a redoubling of efforts to curb emissions, the goal enshrined in Kyoto, Japan, of restraining warming to 2 degrees Celsius this century, compared with the preindustrial era, will soon be unattainable.

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"This brings us one step closer to achieving our goal of providing the highest quality healthcare from 21st Century facilities for people living in Sandwell and western Birmingham, " a statement said.

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It's not widely understood that for more than a century the main goal of the immigration laws has been to set racial and ethnic quotas not to attract the best and brightest from around the world.

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We agreed that we would work together in the coming months to ensure that the Summit advances our joint goal of ensuring that the Alliance is fully prepared to meet the security challenges of the 21st century.

WHITEHOUSE: The White House

"The United States will also be engaging with the Trans Pacific Partnership countries with the goal of shaping a regional agreement that will have broad-based membership and the high standards worthy of a 21st century trade agreement, " Mr. Obama said.

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When America first created forest reserves, more than a century ago, its goal was to create a sustainable supply of timber as well as to protect the woods and the fresh water reserves within them.

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And I thank all of you for the commitment to the goal that we all share: keeping America strong and secure in the 21st century, and keeping our Armed Forces the very best in the world.

WHITEHOUSE: President Obama Speaks on the Defense Strategic Review