Barack Obama

I have outlined an ambitious strategy for promoting arms control and preventing nuclear terrorism and proliferation, which is already bearing fruit.

Exempting these investments from regulation has proven to be a costly mistake--contributing to the $180 billion taxpayer bailout of AIG, the collapse of Lehman Brothers, and the demise of Bear Stearns.

When a man named Bernard Madoff can, over the span of 10 or 20 years, lure investors into what has turned out to be a Ponzi scheme, causing many of them to lose millions of dollars, and his wrongdoing goes unnoticed by major regulatory…

We cannot . . . must not . . . and will not let our auto industry simply vanish.

The unprecedented price volatility of our markets for physical commodities, such as energy and grains, has hurt our economy.

Caribbean Americans have made lasting contributions to our Nation's culture and history.

President Reagan understood that while there are often strong disagreements between parties and political adversaries, it is important to keep in mind all that we share.

Now, we may see the world differently, but we must never stop seeing one another as fellow Americans and as patriots who want what is best for the country that we love.

I am pleased today to sign into law, H.R. 131, which will create a Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission.

We cannot avoid bringing about change in our health care system.

Today, I am proud to announce John McHugh as the next Secretary of the Army.

That was powerful, that was important, and we are better off for the extraordinary leadership that he showed.

I'm especially glad to have Mrs. Reagan here today as we sign this bill.

For all of the deepest of divides that exist in America, the bonds that bring us together are that much stronger.

Caribbean Americans bring a unique and vibrant culture.

John understands personally and deeply the sacrifices that our soldiers and their families make every day.

I urge all Americans to commemorate this month by learning more about the history and culture of Caribbean Americans.

It is fitting that the life of our 40th President be commemorated on this occasion.

He is committed to keeping America's Army the best-trained, the best-equipped, the best-led land force the world has ever seen.

I call upon public officials, educators, and all the people of the United States to observe this month with appropriate activities and programs that raise awareness and foster appreciation of music which is composed, arranged, and…

This issue, health care reform, is not a luxury.

This is a necessity.

John is committed to keeping America's Army the best-trained, the best-equipped, the best-led land force the world has ever seen.

I know that giving up his seat in Congress after nine terms will require a sacrifice both for John and his constituents.

I ask the Congress to consider an additional and contingent request for $2 billion and other authorities to enhance our Nation's capability to respond to the potential spread of this outbreak.