As an accomplished lawyer and a close and trusted member of my White House staff, Rashad has played a key role in developing the partnerships I called for in Cairo.

I look forward to working with Prime Minister Hariri to advance peace and opportunity in the region.

We remain committed to the full implementation of UN Security Council Resolutions 1559, 1680, and 1701.

I ask the Congress to consider the enclosed Fiscal Year (FY) 2011 Budget amendments.

The American people admire and appreciate the Prime Minister's commitment to carrying on his father's work.

These amendments will increase by $155 million the overall discretionary budget authority in my FY 2011 Budget.

I look forward to meeting with Prime Minister Hariri.

These amendments are necessary to reflect correctly policies assumed in the FY 2011 Budget.

The American people are still experiencing the effects of a recession as deep and painful as any we have known in generations.

I would exercise my authority to fill critically needed positions in the Federal Government temporarily through the use of recess appointments.

More than 7 million jobs have been lost since the recession began two years ago.

I reserve the right to use my recess appointment authority in the future.

We cannot go back to business as usual.

Our potential is still unrivaled.

I can report that over the past year, this work has begun.

Today the United States Senate confirmed 27 of my high-level nominees.

I congratulate you on your election and wish you success in carrying out your mandate.

The Recovery Act has saved or created roughly two million jobs so far.