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

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 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.

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

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.

Financial regulatory reform will be one of the top legislative priorities of my Administration.

That's a failure we cannot afford.

If the financial crisis has taught us anything, it's that failure of oversight and accountability doesn't just harm the individuals involved, it has the potential to devastate our entire economy.