Barack Obama

I'm willing to work with Republicans to simplify our Tax Code for businesses large and small.

We are going to help the people of Florida.

Both task forces concluded that the present Commonwealth is a non-incorporated territory, still under congressional authority.

[s]ecure our chemical plants by setting a clear set of Federal regulations that all plants must follow, including improving barriers, containment, mitigation, and safety training, and, where possible, using safer technology, such as less…

As a long-time champion of human rights and dignity, she will be a fierce advocate for universal rights, fundamental freedoms, and U.S. national interests.

Edward G. Smith, of Pennsylvania, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, vice Berle M. Schiller, retired.

I am confident that John will do whatever it takes to restore the public's trust in the agency.

We will continue to work closely with the Congress on these matters in the weeks and months ahead.

As one of our country's leading foreign policy thinkers, Samantha knows that our Nation's interests are advanced with strong and principled American leadership.

Yesterday evening, the President declared a major disaster exists in the State of Iowa.

Additional measures can be taken by executive departments and agencies to further improve chemical facility safety and security in coordination with owners and operators.

We must continue working together to help the Yemeni people realize their aspirations for strengthened governance, security, and the rule of law.

Today, the President signed an Executive Order to improve the safety and security of chemical facilities and reduce the risks of hazardous chemicals to workers and communities.

John is an expert at turning around institutions in need of reform.

Peter C. Tobin, of Ohio, to be United States Marshal for the Southern District of Ohio for a term of four years, vice Cathy Jo Jones, resigned.

I commend the inclusive and representative nature of Yemen's ongoing National Dialogue.

I'm pleased that the Senate has confirmed Samantha Power as our next U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations by a strong bipartisan majority.

We support the stability, security, prosperity, and unity of Yemen.

Turkey is not where East and West divide--this is where they come together.

They're great role models.

I will continue to stand with the majority of Americans who support commonsense reforms to keep dangerous weapons out of the hands of criminals.

France A. Cordova, of New Mexico, to be Director of the National Science Foundation for a term of six years, vice Subra Suresh, resigned.

I applaud Senator Reid, Senator Leahy, Senator Klobuchar, and the bipartisan group of Senators who broke through that gridlock to give Todd Jones the up-or-down vote he deserved.

Sylvia I. Garcia, of Michigan, to be Chief Financial Officer, Department of Transportation, vice Christopher P. Bertram, resigned.

Congratulations, UConn.