The only way you do it is if you're succeeding here in school.

The currency of today's economy is knowledge.

We have to significantly increase the graduation rate.

Their distinguished judicial careers leave no doubt that they will be esteemed additions to the Fourth Circuit.

Nothing is more important.

There's nothing more important than what you're doing right here at this school.

Everybody recognizes the dropout rate is unacceptable.

I believe that a strengthened and renewed EU will be an even better transatlantic partner with the United States.

Victoria A. Lipnic, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for a term expiring July 1, 2015. (Reappointment).

We reaffirmed our commitment to strong, sustained economic growth that was articulated by the G-20 in Pittsburgh.

Victoria A. Lipnic, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for the remainder of the term expiring July 1, 2010, vice Naomi Churchill Earp.

Chancellor Merkel has been an extraordinary leader on the issue of climate change.

Our plan will likely save or create 3 million to 4 million jobs; 90 percent of these jobs will be created in the private sector.

I have stated repeatedly that 'don't ask, don't tell' makes no sense.

Well, governing is even harder than campaigning.

What may it say about his agenda and leadership and health-care reform?

Although the process was messy, I'm pleased to say that the final outcome was determined in accordance with Afghan law. That the results were in accordance with and followed the rules as laid down by the Afghan Constitution.

I am confident that having moved the economy on the right track, that if we apply some good common sense...there's no reason why we're not going to be able to create jobs.