I'm committed to being that kind of partner.

I don't need to remind you that the American people are watching what we do. They need this plan to work. They're skeptical and understandably because they have seen taxpayer dollars frittered away before.

But at this holiday we are reminded of the common humanity that binds us together.

I ran for President because I thought we needed big changes.

I think that part of the calculation they were making was the way the contracts were written.

I'm confident that these distinguished individuals will use their unique talents to help us take on the important work that lies ahead.

And that is the forward-thinking purpose of the budget that I submitted to Congress.

The problem is not a lack of technology.

At our best, we have never relied on hope and chance alone.

He thinks that the Special Olympics are a wonderful program that gives an opportunity to shine to people with disabilities from around the world.

So sue me, right.

Well, look, I understand Congress's frustrations, and they're responding to, I think, everybody's anger.

Look, first of all, everybody should have complete confidence in the banks.

We want credit to flow again, but we just want to make sure that there's enough regulatory common sense in place that ordinary Americans aren't taken advantage of.

It's good to be back in California.

Now, the question is, who in their right mind, when your company is going bust, decides we're going to be paying a whole bunch of bonuses to people?

You're living it every day.

Our children's futures depend on it.