Leadership

I'm pleased to announce David Agnew as the new Director of Intergovernmental Affairs.

I need you guys to dream big.

He rejects the idea that there are challenges out there that we can't solve.

Sometimes, you can't be afraid to make a mistake.

Today we welcome a leader whose remarkable life embodies the rise of his nation.

We will not take no for an answer.

I want everybody to know I'm a fourth-quarter player.

We have to finish what we started.

We need a sense of urgency and a bias for action.

I commend President Sirleaf, Leymah Gbowee, and Tawakkul Karman for showing the world that the rights and voices of half of humanity cannot and will not be denied.

This is as much fun as I will have as President of the United States, right here.

And again, we are very appreciative of the leadership you've shown during what's been a very difficult time.

The world has lost a visionary.

But ultimately, they've got to do the right thing for the American people.

She is a leader on progressive causes and a fighter for working families.

The United States will remain a leader in the effort to end torture around the world.

I ran for President to get us to where we need to be.

I knew that we had the finest fighting force in the world and that if I gave a command to our troops, they would be able to accomplish that mission.