The best part of the holidays is the time we share with those we love. On behalf of Michelle, Malia, and Sasha, Merry Christmas everyone.

As we look ahead to the future, I wanted to take a moment to look back on the remarkable progress that you made possible these past 8 years.

Facing the worst financial crisis in 80 years, you delivered the longest streak of job growth in our history.

After decades of rising health care costs, today nearly every American now has access to the financial security of affordable health care.

We traded foreign oil for clean energy, we doubled fuel efficiency standards, & we acted on a global scale to save the one planet we've got.

We brought home more of our troops & strengthened U.S. leadership—leading with diplomacy & partnering with nations to meet global problems.

From realizing marriage equality to removing barriers to opportunity, we've made history in our work to reaffirm that all are created equal.

It’s been the privilege of my life to serve as your President. I look forward to standing with you as a citizen. Happy New Year everybody.

Thank you for everything. My last ask is the same as my first. I'm asking you to believe—not in my ability to create change, but in yours.

That is out of this world. Thanks, NASA. x.com/marscuriosity/…

Dr. King and those who marched with him proved that people who love their country can change it. As Americans, we all owe them a great deal.

In honor of their legacy, Jill Biden and I are joining Americans across the country in a day of service to our community here in D.C. #MLKDay

From one 44 to another, thanks for finally giving Jill Biden and generations of hopeful fans a Chicago Cubs championship.

To the girl from the South Side who took on a role she didn't ask for and made it her own: Happy Birthday, Michelle. I love you.

Being your First Lady has been the honor of a lifetime. From the bottom of my heart, thank you. -mo

Proud to make this one of my final actions as President. America is a nation of second chances, and 1,715 people deserved that shot. x.com/ap_politics/st…

It's been the honor of my life to serve you. You made me a better leader and a better man.

I won't stop; I'll be right there with you as a citizen, inspired by your voices of truth and justice, good humor, and love.

As we look forward, I want our first steps to reflect what matters most to you. Share your thoughts with me at Obama.org.

I'm still asking you to believe - not in my ability to bring about change, but in yours. I believe in change because I believe in you.