But we can't just cut our way to prosperity.

We need a balanced set of reforms.

Everyone in Washington needs to focus not on politics, but on what's right for the country.

Her courageous act of civil disobedience sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott—381 days of peaceful protest.

I want to thank Mark Sullivan for nearly 30 years of service to our Nation at the United States Secret Service.

That's what I intend to do as long as I'm President.

That is a testament to Mark and his steadfast leadership, which will be missed.

Their actions stirred the conscience of Americans of every background, and their resilience in the face of fierce violence and intimidation ultimately led to the desegregation of public transportation systems across our country.

Michelle and I send our thoughts and prayers to Ed's loved ones and to the city that survives him.

It has taken acts of courage from generations of fearless and hopeful Americans to make our country more just.

Ed Koch was an extraordinary mayor, irrepressible character, and quintessential New Yorker.

Rosa Parks may not have been planning to make history, but her defiance spurred a movement that advanced our journey toward justice and equality for all.

If we want to grow our economy and strengthen the middle class, we need an immigration system built for the 21st century.

With today's release, the Bureau of Labor Statistics has finalized its benchmark adjustment, and the latest data show that the economy has now added private sector jobs for 35 straight months.

Success does not depend on where you were born or what your last name is.

It is critical that we pursue the policies needed to build an economy that works for the middle class as we continue to dig our way out of the deep hole that was caused by the severe recession that began in December 2007.

The Secret Service is best known for protecting our Nation's leaders, but every day they also protect the American people.

As we mark the 100th anniversary of Rosa Parks's birth, we celebrate the life of a genuine American hero.