We don't want a situation in which some countries are making extraordinary efforts and other countries aren't with the hope that somehow the countries that are making those important steps lift everybody up.

All in all, this legislation is that rare end product of what happens when Americans of all parties and places come together in common purpose.

He has been a passionate advocate for working men and women and making sure that everybody has got a fair shot in our society.

Some say he's gone too far. Others say what he calls tough love should be even tougher.

He has consistently held to his values.

There are jobs that won't be saved. There are plants that may not reopen.

But we've reached the end of that road. And so today I'm announcing that my administration will offer GM and Chrysler a limited additional period of time to work with creditors, unions and other stakeholders to fundamentally restructure in…

Let me say it as plainly as I can. If you buy a car from Chrysler or General Motors, you will be able to get your car serviced and repaired just like always. Your warranty will be safe.

his decision to essentially fire the head of GM.

There are jobs that won't be safe. There are plants that may not reopen.

It's a failure of leadership from Washington to Detroit that led our auto companies to this point.

Many folks and organizations from across the disability community worked hard to get this bill passed.

This is not meant as a condemnation of Mr. Wagoner, whose devoted his life to this company and has had a distinguished career, rather, it's a recognition that will take new vision and new direction to create the GM of the future.

Calling my budget 'a distillation of core Democratic values,' I urge members of Congress to pass my blueprint for sustained economic growth.

I don't think I have lost any friends. But I'm sure I have strained some friendships. And, look, this -- this is an invigorating job. In some ways, I feel incredibly fortunate to be in this job at a time where the presidency really…

I don't think I've lost any friends. But I'm sure I've strained some friendships. And, look, this is an invigorating job. In some ways, I feel incredibly fortunate to be in this job at a time where the presidency really matters. This is…

Our lands have always provided great bounty: food and shelter for the first Americans.

I am here to do one, simple thing, and that is to publicly thank David Obey for his extraordinary service to our country.