Barack Obama

No one should ever lose their job simply because of who they are or who they love.

I''ve been more deeply involved in our intelligence operations...

I take responsibility of that...

Now is the time to end this kind of discrimination in the workplace, not enable it.

I think most people know... that I''m every day working hard to try to make life a little bit better for middle-class families.

....the best way to assure ourselves that Iran's not getting a nuclear weapon is if we've got a verifiable means that they have decided themselves...

Today a bipartisan majority in the Senate took another important step in this journey by passing the 'Employment Non-Discrimination Act.'

For more than two centuries, the story of our Nation has been the story of more citizens realizing the rights and freedoms that are our birthright as Americans.

Judge Rosenbaum has a long and impressive record of service and a history of handing down fair and judicious decisions.

Kevin W. Techau has distinguished himself as a fair, tenacious and respected attorney throughout his careers in both public and private service.

This bill has the overwhelming support of the American people, including a majority of Republican voters.

That's not what we have right now.

It was bad for business.

I share the Senators' commitment to ensuring that Americans who want to enroll in health insurance through the Marketplaces are able to do so.

I am grateful these accomplished individuals have agreed to join this Administration, and I'm confident they will serve ably in these important roles.

I appreciate your ongoing help to ensure the law works best for families and businesses.

This is not an issue where we're looking for a political win.

This is not—these aren't my estimates, these are independent estimates that had been made about the salutary effect that comprehensive immigration reform will have on our economy.

We have the opportunity when young people come to this country to study on our dime, making sure that if they're able and willing, they can stay here, start businesses of their own, contribute to our economy, help our exports.

We know that the Senate bipartisan bill that already passed would grow the economy by $1.4 trillion above and beyond the growth that's already taking place.

On Veterans Day and every day, we celebrate their immeasurable contributions, draw inspiration from their example, and renew our commitment to showing them the fullest support of a grateful Nation.

As President, I have always believed that gay and lesbian Americans should be treated fairly and equally under the law.

This is something that is not only the right thing to do, but it's also critical to our economy.

These men and women should have the chance to power our economic engine, both because their talents demand it and because no one who fights for our country should ever have to fight for a job.

Our journey as a nation is not complete until our gay brothers and sisters are treated like anyone else under the law.