Barack Obama

Improving college success is one of the most powerful tools to increase economic mobility and reduce inequality.

We made it easier for small business to compete for and win Federal contracts.

In his 23 years in the United States Congress, Jim Moran has pushed to create jobs and economic opportunity for hard-working Virginians.

What makes us American is our adherence to shared ideals—freedom, equality, justice, and our right as a people to set our own course.

The actions that Iran takes...are what we judge Iran by.

This is the first of those institutes.

If, here in America, you're willing to work hard and dream big, you should have your shot at success.

Without college, a child born in the bottom quintile has only a 5 percent chance of making it to the top quintile.

This event is not the culmination of these efforts, but rather the launch of a mobilization by the White House.

We can lead in some of the world's largest and fastest growing markets.

And because of Jim's leadership, our brave servicemembers and veterans are better protected, our civil service is stronger, and our air and water are cleaner and safer.

Over 100 college presidents and 40 non-profits are announcing new commitments in key areas.

This is something the President is very committed to, and he's very excited about today's event.

America embraces people of all faiths and of no faith.

We must increase the minimum wage so those working hard can have a living wage.

We are committed to building on that progress.

Today’s announcement and the release of the new U.S. policy highlight the President’s commitment to continued U.S. leadership in responsible and transparent conventional arms transfers.

Passing commonsense immigration reform is essential.

2014 is a year of action, and I will continue to use my executive authority to get things done.

Michelle and I thank Congressman Moran for his service, and we wish him and his family the very best in the future.

The institute will provide shared facilities, equipment, and testing and modeling capabilities to companies across the power electronics supply chain.

The new manufacturing innovation institute is focused on enabling the next generation of energy-efficient, high-power electronic chips and devices.

I want to work together to advance a number of our priorities for the year.

The chance of making it to the top nearly quadruples with a college degree.

This is going to be a year of action.