I think it's fair to say that the American people are frustrated with the lack of progress on some key issues.

I'm going to be starting from scratch in the sense that I will be open to any ideas that help promote these goals.

We've got to get past the tired debates that have plagued our politics.

We call on the Government of Iran to live up to its international human rights obligations.

Michelle and I were deeply saddened today to hear about the passing of Congressman John Murtha.

The biggest thing, the most important thing that we can do on deficits...is to get a health-reform package passed.

Absolutely. Everything should be reviewed.

That's probably not a right characterization.

We are eliminating lobbyists from boards and commissions...

I have not ruled it out...

I think the Colts probably have to be favored...

I would have loved nothing better than to simply come up with some very elegant academically approved approach to health care.

...it's important to remember that actually the majority of Democrats did vote to set up this commission.

I'm not going to walk away from health care.

...every single person who comes into the White House now is posted on a website...

We can continue to ignore the growing burden of runaway costs of health care.

My door is always open.

I believe a key part of that foundation is America's small businesses.