I look forward to working with them in the years ahead.

I announced my intent to nominate the following individuals.

I am not going to walk away from these fights.

I'm absolutely confident that if we do so in an open way... politics in 2010 will take care of themselves.

I am convinced that America can win the race to build a clean energy economy, but we're going to have to overcome the weight of our own politics.

We always knew this was going to be a difficult year to govern.

I ran to solve problems for the next generation.

We cannot simply go back to business as usual.

But our work is far from complete.

It's time their Government did the same.

This is a sign of progress.

I know how bitter and contentious the issue of health insurance reform has become.

You don't need to look any further than the folks here at this company.

We have a track record of working together.

I am grateful that these distinguished men and women have chosen to join my Administration as we work to bring about real change for the American people.

I want us to have a constructive debate.

We're not going to stop fighting to give our kids a world-class education.

I'm not going to walk away from these efforts.