But perhaps the biggest change we're offering is a national investment strategy to create jobs and grow our economy.

People with diabetes who have their eyes examined through dilated pupils at least once a year take a responsible preventive measure in protecting their vision.

It is tragic that each year thousands of Americans suffer vision loss that might have been prevented.

I have no reason to question this statement by Mr. Gerson or his explicit assurance that political considerations played no role in his decision.

We're going to change that.

Guarding against eye injuries is important for all members of our society.

This investment program includes a bold new initiative to ensure that every worker has the training to get a good job in the new economy.

Vision is a remarkable gift.

I hope you'll join me in this call for a new direction.

The United States shouldn't let you down.

I urge all Americans to participate in the observance by making eye care and eye safety an important part of their lives.

I am very pleased to make these nominations today to two extremely important positions.

We're grateful to have you here.

Bruce Vladeck and Norma Cantu are highly talented individuals with unique qualifications for the leadership roles that I have asked them to take.

I'm in a photo op.

These three positions are essential to the smooth workings of State Department operations.

Douglas Bennet, Eric James Boswell, and Conrad Harper will fill them with talent, dedication, and the steady hands that are needed to get the job done.

It's about time we had somebody with real popularity in here.