This plan rewards full-time work instead of lifetime welfare.

The White House staff is going to be much leaner than it was before, but the number one task that I have is to serve the American people.

We're making progress. We're turning things around.

We must also stay prepared by understanding the threats of this new era.

Your steadfast commitment to duty, honor, country is our national strength.

For too many years the people in Washington in both parties have permitted our strength to ebb.

I don't think that anybody would be surprised to admit that the major work of this administration and the passionate concerns of this administration are not always the things which come to mind in what's being communicated to the American…

I have made a deliberate decision to move rapidly to do things which I think need to be done which have been neglected.

I am proud of the work you do, honored to serve as your Commander in Chief, confident that all Americans join me in saluting your achievement.

The American economy is in the middle of the global marketplace.

The objective of this White House and everyone who works in it is to improve the lives of the American people and to change their lives for the better.

The House voted for an economic program that really reduces the deficit through specific spending cuts that will lead to economic growth.

I did not get into this race for President to divide the American people.

You represent the very best of the American people.

At stake is whether Washington will stop doing business as usual and put our own house in order.

West Point has prepared you for a life of service.

You have stepped forward not only to serve but to lead.

I think you've earned it. You've served your country well, and I'm just glad to be a small part of this.