Barack Obama

The real test of change, ultimately, is whether it makes a difference in the lives of the American people.

Live these values, live these virtues.

Rather than keeping us safer, the prison at Guantanamo has weakened American national security. It is a rallying cry for our enemies. It sets back the willingness of our allies to work with us in fighting an enemy that operates in scores…

Although we are going to exhaust every avenue that we have to prosecute those at Guantanamo who pose a danger to our country, there may ultimately be a category of Guantanamo detainees 'who cannot be prosecuted for past crimes,' but 'who…

The United States will devote more than 3 percent of our GDP to research and development.

I am absolutely committed to working with Congress and the auto companies to meet one goal: The United States of America will lead the world in building the next generation of clean cars.

If we continue it make decisions within a climate of fear, we will make more mistakes.

Now, as our efforts to close Guantanamo move forward, I know that the politics in Congress will be difficult. These are issues that are fodder for 30-second commercials.

We're cleaning up something that is, quite simply, a mess, a misguided experiment that has left in its wake a flood of legal challenges that my administration is forced to deal with on a constant, almost daily, basis.

To my Republican friends, I want them to realize that me reaching out to them has been genuine.

We'll seek somebody who is dedicated to the rule of law, who honors our constitutional traditions, who respects the integrity of the judicial process, and the appropriate limits of the judicial role.

Now is not the time for small plans. It's not a time to pause or to be passive or to wait around for our problems to somehow fix themselves. Now is the time to put a new foundation for growth in place, to rebuild our economy, to retrain…

I have said from the outset that when it comes to my policies towards Israel and the Middle East, that Israel's security is paramount.

I commend Chairman Waxman and the members of the Energy and Commerce Committee for a successful effort to pass a comprehensive energy and climate bill out of their committee today.

The Agreement has the potential to serve as a model for other countries in the region that wish to pursue responsible nuclear energy development.

Make no mistake: If we fail to turn the page on the approach that was taken over the past several years, then I will not be able to say that as President.

They are not who we are, and they are not America.

We desire to work together to solve common problems in the future.

The bill is historic for what it achieves, providing clean energy incentives that encourage innovation while recognizing the concerns of sensitive industries and regions in this country.

I often say that the beauty of serving others is that anyone can do it.

We will safeguard what we must to protect the American people, but we will also ensure the accountability and oversight that is the hallmark of our constitutional system.

I applaud the committee for its action and look forward to signing comprehensive legislation.

I am not going to release individuals who endanger the American people.

I am pleased to transmit to the Congress, pursuant to sections 123 b. and 123 d. of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2153(b), (d)) (the 'Act'), the text of a proposed Agreement for Cooperation Between the Government of…

The Agreement shall not be interpreted as affecting the inalienable rights of the United States and the UAE under the NPT.