Barack Obama

I need you to be bigger, I need you to be bolder. We need to come up with a bigger plan.

I need you to be bigger. I need you to be bolder. We need to come up with a bigger plan.

Tommorrow, Tuesday December 23, 2008, Vice President-elect Joe Biden will be briefed by Larry Summers, Director of the National Economic Council, and other White House economic advisors on new economic developments and the upcoming…

My administration will be absolutely committed to the future of America's middle-class and working families.

The truth is that promoting science isn't just about providing resources – it's about protecting free and open inquiry.

I look forward to his wise counsel in the years ahead.

It's time we once again put science at the top of our agenda and worked to restore America's place as the world leader in science and technology.

Because the highest purpose of science is the search for knowledge, truth and a greater understanding of the world around us.

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I am confident that if we recommit ourselves to discovery; if we support science education to create the next generation of scientists and engineers right here in America; if we have the vision to believe and invest in things unseen, then…

Today, I am pleased to announce members of my science and technology team whose work will be critical to these efforts.

The auto companies must not squander this chance to perform bad management practices and begin the long-term restructuring that is absolutely necessary to save this critical industry and the millions of American jobs that depend on it…

Whenever I have been asked how I measure the strength of the American economy, my answer is simple: jobs and wages.

I'm convinced that our team and the American people are prepared to meet them.

Standing up for our workers means putting them back to work and fueling economic growth.

I believe that any trade agreement we sign must be written not just with the interests of big corporations in mind, but with the interests of our whole nation and our workers at heart.

It will take longer than any of us would like – years, and not months.

If jobs and incomes are our yardsticks, then the success of the American worker is key to the success of the American economy.

But it will get better – if we're willing to act boldly and swiftly.

I said I was committed to finding the best person for the job, regardless of party.

I know we will be headed in the right direction again when we are creating jobs, instead of losing them.

We're not going to agree on every single issue, but what we have to do is to be able to create an atmosphere when we -- where we can disagree without being disagreeable and then focus on those things that we hold in common as Americans.

We've got shovel-ready projects all across the country. And governors and mayors are pleading to fund it. The minute we can get those investments to the state level, jobs are going to be created.

I am a fierce advocate for equality for gay and lesbian Americans.

We're not going to agree on every single issue. But what we have to do is be able to create an atmosphere where we can disagree without being disagreeable. And then focus on those things that we hold in common as Americans.