I'm not going to walk away from health care.

I am not going to walk away from health insurance reform.

We knew this stuff was tough.

Now is the time to do what's right for the country.

Do not oppose good ideas just because it's good politics to do so.

My door is always open.

I look forward to working with them in the weeks and months ahead.

I hope--what I strongly urge--is that we work quickly and we work together to get this done.

I am proud that these distinguished individuals will serve in my Administration.

To carry on their work.

How can I say to her: 'You know what? We're giving up'?

We decided that we were going to govern.

I didn't get elected to play it safe.

I'm not discouraged.

That wasn't why we were elected.

I am pleased that these Governors of exceptional experience have agreed to join the Council of Governors.

The worst of the storm has passed.

Not a single day goes by where I don't think about all the time and the energy, the money, the commitment, the unyielding faith that you put into our campaign.