Politics

While today's vote demonstrates important progress, we must remember that much work remains to be done.

I urge the House to move forward with this legislation as they did earlier this year.

The single most important thing we want to achieve is for President Obama to be a one-term president.

Today's action was a major step forward in achieving that goal.

Jobs are critically important, not just as a political tool.

I ran for President to keep the American Dream alive in our time.

I applaud Senators John Kerry and Joe Lieberman for their tireless work in drafting this important legislation.

The Honorable Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary of Health and Human Services, to be Chief Delegate

I have considered the proposed Agreement.

I approve the proposed Agreement.

The good news is you're already ahead of the curve.

We now know that the economy has been growing for the better part of a year.

I give you my word that I'm going to keep fighting every single day to create jobs and opportunities for people.

The truest measure of progress would be whether or not we were creating jobs.

I'm calling on the Senate to act as well.

Today's House vote is an important step forward.

We need bipartisan support.

It will be an important part of honoring his legacy.