Let us pay tribute to those who came before us, and those who continue their work today.

We should--we're a nation of laws and a nation of immigrants.

Ours is a heritage forged by those who organized, agitated, and advocated for change.

We're not where we need to be.

We had to make a series of tough decisions quickly.

We have fought to secure justice for all under the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr., Hate Crimes Prevention Act.

That's what we've always understood, and that is what has made this country great.

So the debate is going to have to extend beyond just how do we solve immediate crises.

So we've got to meet our obligations today just like folks here at Honeywell are doing.

I don't want us to be cutting student loans to young people or Medicaid for a disabled child.

The economy started to stabilize.

The economy's growing again, but it's not growing as fast as we want it to grow. Our businesses have created almost 4.3 million new jobs over the last 27 months. But, as we learned in today's jobs report, we're still not creating them as…

The economy is growing again, but it is not growing as fast as we want it to grow. Our businesses have created almost 4.3 million new jobs over the last 27 months. But, as we learned in today's jobs report, we are still not creating them…

Their achievements exemplify the tenacity and perseverance embedded in our national character.

Caribbean Americans have shaped every aspect of our society.

That's going to be critical to our success.

When we make investments in research and science, so that the Government gets involved... we do it for everybody.

I cannot wait to have that debate.