Barack Obama

It's clear that Italy is moving in the right direction in stabilizing its finances and embarking on reforms that will make it more competitive.

Let's start the negotiations.

I think that we both share an interest in finding ways in which we can help the Libyans move forward.

We want to partner with them to find ways to not only relieve the suffering, but also to implement a political transition.

The closeness between Italy and the United States is not just because of a friendship between leaders.

That's what full faith and credit means: You can count on us.

It's been an outstanding host to our men and women who serve in the region.

Last night I signed legislation to reopen our Government and pay America's bills.

Our system of self-government doesn't function without it.

We know that families have gone without paychecks or services they depend on.

We have a great interest in Europe because if Europe is doing well, that means that we're doing well also.

What you do is important. It matters.

That should be our focus.

We still need to pass a law to fix our broken immigration system. We still need to pass a farm bill.

Tonight the Republicans and Democrats in Congress have come together around an agreement that will reopen our government and remove the threat of default from our economy.

That's what I believe the American people are looking for, not a focus on politics, not a focus on elections, but a focus on the concrete steps that can improve their lives.

I'm willing to work with anybody. I am eager to work with anybody, Democrat or Republican, House or Senate members, on any idea that will grow our economy, create new jobs, strengthen the middle class, and get our fiscal house in order for…

I am willing to work with anybody, I am eager to work with anybody—Democrat or Republican, House or Senate Members—on any idea that will grow our economy, create new jobs, strengthen the middle class, and get our fiscal house in order for…

That's going to be my focus.

The legislation represents a bipartisan agreement to reopen the Government and remove the threat of default.

We've got to get out of the habit of governing by crisis.

It's hard to make a deal with Boehner because he's in control of the caucus.

We don't have a lot of time and so what I'm suggesting to the congressional leaders is let's not do any posturing. Let's not try to save face. Let's not worry about politics. Do what's right, open the government, and make sure we're paying…

To the families of those we've lost, we will never forget.

Michelle and I extend our best wishes for a joyous Eid al-Adha to Muslims around the world.