Barack Obama

Scott Blake Harris, of Virginia, to be General Counsel of the Department of Energy, vice David R. Hill, resigned.

The concern of the world, not simply the concern of one country

Like the families we serve, we must cut the things we don't need to invest in those we do.

We consider the relationship between the United States and Germany to be one of our most important relationships.

France has always understood that, and for that I am very grateful.

We can not fail to meet it together.

I believe that Homeland Security is indistinguishable from National Security--conceptually and functionally.

Now, we remain the largest economy in the world by a pretty significant margin. We remain the most powerful military on Earth. Our production of culture, our politics, our media still have enormous influence. And so I do not buy into the…

I think the steps in the communique were necessary. Whether they are, we've got to -- we've got to wait and see.

We finished a very productive summit that will be, I believe, a turning point in our pursuit of global economic recovery.

We remain the largest economy in the world by a pretty significant margin.

They will be voices of reason and even-handedness on the Second and Fourth Circuits.

Judges Lynch and Davis are two jurists with exceptional records of integrity and fairness.

We owe it to all of our citizens to act and to act with a sense of urgency.

I think we've created a good foundation for this leadership to come back together again and take additional steps until we get it right.

We are very interested in discussing the economic crisis, which is the topic of the G-20 meeting.

This budget resolution embraces our most fundamental priorities.

Today, we've learned the lessons of history.

I recommend that the Senate give early and favorable consideration to Annex VI and give its advice and consent to ratification.

If we judge ourselves by those standards, then I think America can continue to show leadership for a very long time.

We've also rejected the protectionism that could deepen this crisis.

I know that their skill, dedication and commitment to serving the American people will help us move our agenda for the future forward.

I believe that this is just the beginning.

I am committed to respecting different points of view and to forging a consensus instead of dictating our terms.

With this vote comes an obligation to pursue our efforts to go through the budget line by line, searching for additional savings.