As President, I'll move us in a new direction with policies to restore broad-based, bottom up growth that benefits all Americans.

That's the kind of real progress that can be made when we empower faith-based organizations.

Make no mistake, as someone who used to teach constitutional law, I believe deeply in the separation of church and state, but I don't believe this partnership will endanger that idea.

I still believe it's a good idea to have a partnership between the White House and grassroots groups, both faith-based and secular.

I have talked to families who are having to make different choices about the food they buy because they're out an extra $100 or $150 or even $200 a month that used to go groceries now goes to the gas tank.

I've never been ashamed to talk about my Christian faith.

As I've said many times, I believe that change comes not from the top down but from the bottom up.

I've talked to families who are having to make different choices about the food they buy because they're out an extra $100 or $150 or even $200 a month that used to go to groceries now goes to the gas tank.

We know that faith and values can be a source of strength in our own lives. That's what it's been to me.

The fact is leaders in both parties have recognized the value of a partnership between the White House and faith-based groups.

The fact is, leaders in both parties have recognized the value of a partnership between the White House and faith-based groups.

I believe that change comes not from the top down, but from the bottom up. And few are closer to the people than our churches, our synagogues, our temples, and our mosques.