Barack Obama

That whole philosophy of persistence, by the way, is one that I'm going to be emphasizing again and again in the months and years to come as long as I'm in this office. I'm a big believer in persistence.

We never expected, when we printed out our budget, that they would simply Xerox it and vote on it.

We need to come together and let's stop -- you know, the bankers have to understand things, but let's not demonize every investor and entrepreneur.

It took us a couple of days because I like to know what I'm talking about before I speak.

I'm as angry as anybody about those bonuses that went to some of the very same individuals who brought our financial system to its knees.

The budget I submitted to Congress will build our economic recovery on a stronger foundation so that we don't face another crisis like this 10 or 20 years from now.

Cynthia J. Giles, of Rhode Island, to be an Assistant Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, vice Granta Y. Nakayama, resigned.

That drive is what has always fueled our prosperity.

That is unbelievable.

We are sending millions of dollars in additional equipment.

We're beginning to see signs of progress.

We will continue to do whatever is necessary in the weeks ahead.

We are going to stay with it as long as I'm in this office.

Yes, I hear that you're going to be talking to my alma mater, Punahou School, when you fly over Hawaii.

I am confident that with Secretary Clinton he will be an indispensable part of our team as we work tirelessly to stand up for human rights and the rule of law.

I proclaim March 25, 2009, as 'Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy.'

I'm very grateful for Prime Minister Rudd's friendship.

That's why we can't sacrifice long-term growth.

This is the equivalent of another tax cut.

I'm grateful that this fine public servant has agreed to join my administration.

Joe Leonard, Jr., of the District of Columbia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Agriculture, vice Margo M. McKay, resigned.

We are in the process of a strategic review.

We can get there if we travel that road as one nation, as one people.

That's probably my favorite one.

The American people are making a host of sacrifices in their individual lives.