I am determined to take the steps necessary to keep our Nation secure.

I'm glad we were able to save it.

Today's announcement by the FDIC is another tangible benefit brought on by the progress of our deficit reduction plan and the lower interest rates it has produced.

I feel just the way I did before the House vote.

It is critical that we pass this.

Donald Johnson has served our country with distinction for almost two decades in the Foreign Service.

I continue to be pleased with the excellence of our appointees, the work that is being done across the Government, and the diversity of the administration we are putting together.

It is essential that DARHT be fully funded and completed on schedule.

Since my office is just over there, when they come out here to play for you, they also keep me in a far better frame of mind as I work through the day.

Washington can't solve problems from the top down, but we have to help you.

It is essential that DARHT be fully funded and completed on schedule.

I'm honored to address all the United States mayors at your conference.

Let me just mention two or three things that should be reassuring to small businesses.

We're either going to have to make up our mind whether to do the tough stuff necessary.

I expect to do it more, and I also try to get out and around in DC a lot.

I think that it is a very good and balanced plan.

We can do it, too, if we do this, then tackle the deficit.

I think it is a great advance, and I'm elated that the bill is going on to the House.