To kick these problems down the road for another four years or eight years, that would be to continue the same irresponsibility that got us to this point. I didn't run for president to pass on our problems to the next generation.

Now, there are those who say these plans are too ambitious. We should be trying to do less and not more.

It would be useful in our dealings with Iran to have a missile defense that is aimed only at Iran.

The political campaign in Iran by all press accounts is about as much of a political brawl as you see.

Of course, all the questions around climate change, including organizational questions about: should the National Climate Service be situated within NOAA?

I support you, Governor. I enjoyed our visit.

The election results in Lebanon with Hezbollah losing and the dominance of U.S.-backed interests is certainly encouraging.

Some of these choices may be difficult. I won't lie to you. We can't keep on just printing money and saying we'll let our children worry about it. But we have to do it in a way that right now focuses on just getting people back on their…

Those of us who manage the public's dollars will be held accountable to spend wisely, reform bad habits, and do our best in the light of day.

People are right to be angry. I'm angry.

I was pleased to hear his position that the census will stay in the Department of Commerce.

It really cannot be overstated: the level and consistency of appropriations you are providing are 'game-changing.'

I think that is clear, and I think it is the expectation of all of us that the actual count is what we would be interested in assuring, and I think we are together on that.

I have introduced twice in two different Congresses bills to increase the research and the data that we have on the violence of the weather.

I believe the process must remain transparent and nonpoliticized.

I think that it was an expansion of the use of the Endangered Species Act to affect global climate change policy rather than the normal use of the Endangered Species Act, which is to protect endangered species.

But, I'd like each of you to discuss how you're coordinating with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), for example, and the National Guard.

I wonder if that could be expanded to also be a screen for mental health problems.