We cannot continue to progress as a country unless we have a more vigorous response to this problem.
I am generally very favorable to that sort of approach.
We have a whole range of other issues out there.
I think it's a wonderful thing.
I've been to Iowa twice, and I know how much flooding you've had.
We have to keep pace with the economic changes that are going on in the world.
We will not allow terrorists and smugglers to dishonor the millions of immigrants who live here lawfully.
I think the Senate will support it on a bipartisan basis.
I want to welcome the Governors from the States afflicted by the floods to Washington.
I asked for this job, and most of the folks in the Congress do want to move this country off dead center and move it forward.
I really want something to happen there.
The time has come to act.
I certainly have no reason to believe that it is, but obviously I'm concerned about it.
Today we send a strong and dear message.
I think the Syrians have shown commendable restraint so far.
Nobody wants to reduce the deficit because—the reason it got so bad as it did is that there were tough decisions required to turn it around.
I want you to tell all the people here with me how you like this communications system.
I'm really glad to be able to talk with you now that the text telephone system is in place nationwide.
