We want to do this in a way that will bring the American people together, not tear the American people apart.

And if we're going to talk about what morality requires, morality requires them to tell the truth to the American people.

That's what I want the American people to do.

I believe we're going to do that, but we don't have to do it in a Draconian way that hurts the American people.

We never could have done what needed to be done for the American people had it not been for the Red Cross.

We're going to make them work for the American people and for our future.

I reaffirmed my willingness and desire to work with the Republican leadership in the Congress to advance the cause of the American people.

I'm going to judge a policy not on whether it's a Republican or a Democratic one but on whether it's best for the American people.

I know the American people want more police on the street.

We must make it possible for the American people to invest in the education of their children and in their own training and skills.

I can feel it, that if we can stay true to our principles and clarify our vision for the American people... we will win.

What's best for the American people? Empower them to compete and win.

Is it good for the American people?

On behalf of the American people, I extend our condolences and deepest sympathy to the families of the victims.

I will personally miss him very much, his wise counsel, his support, his strong leadership for the American people.

To those of you here who defended us in that war, I salute you, and on behalf of all the American people, I thank you.

The bill achieves what the American people want, health coverage that can never be taken away.

The American people want action against the crime and violence that has become a familiar threat in almost every neighborhood.