Countries that are successful are countries that tap into the talents of all people and respect the rights of all people.

Our job is not finished.

There's not a country that would not gladly trade places with the United States of America.

I want to make sure that 30 years from now, 40 years from now, that they've got a planet that isn't in chaos because of decisions that we made or decisions that we failed to make.

All around the country, I get a chance to meet young people who are simply remarkable, who have overcome the biggest odds.

Our economy is going to be strong, and we're going to be better positioned to compete all around the world.

There is a spirit of innovation and a spirit of determination, and there is an awareness of the environment and social equity.

I think that we are on track with just a few important decisions that are well within our capacity to make sure that the 21st century is the American century just like the 20th century was.

I've laid out a series of commonsense ideas to reignite the true engine of our economic growth: a rising, thriving middle class.

And I'm going to keep on trying to work with both parties in Washington to make progress on your priorities.

We need to create even more good, middle class jobs, and we've got to do it faster.

Corporate profits have skyrocketed to an alltime high.

Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposition to this bill. When my colleagues speak about the burdensome cost of regulations, I would like to remind them of the high cost of deregulation and inadequately funded regulators that we witnessed in 2008…

Madam Speaker, by now you've all heard of the terrible shooting that took place on Sunday during the Mother's Day parade in New Orleans. Like all Americans, I was saddened to once again see a joyous public event marred by gun violence…

Reliable, safe, and resilient infrastructure is the backbone of an economy built to last.

To advance the goal of cutting aggregate timelines for major infrastructure projects in half, while also improving outcomes for communities and the environment.

I ask the Congress to consider the enclosed Fiscal Year (FY) 2014 Budget amendments.

One of the best ways we can do that is by boosting manufacturing and expanding trade.