Barack Obama

I think the Vice President will describe our view that reforms in these areas can help strengthen trade and investment ties.

India is an essential partner in a peaceful and stable Afghanistan.

The question for me at least, and I think for a lot of folks, is where do we take this?

I look forward to having her in my Cabinet as we work to slow the effects of climate change and leave a cleaner environment for future generations.

I am pleased that today the Senate took bipartisan action to confirm Gina McCarthy as the next Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.

Gina is a proven leader who knows how to build bipartisan support for commonsense environmental solutions.

At the Department of Labor, Tom will help us continue to grow our economy, help businesses create jobs, make sure workers have the skills those jobs require, and ensure safe workplaces and economic opportunity for all.

As Deputy Director of the Peace Corps, Carrie has been instrumental in recruiting and training thousands of Peace Corps volunteers who work to promote social and economic development around the world.

I want to thank the Senate once again for agreeing to move forward on Tom and the other nominees who have waited far too long for the yes-or-no votes they deserve.

Tom has lived the American dream himself and has dedicated his career to keeping it within reach for hard-working families across the country.

I'm delighted to nominate her as Director, so this program can continue to benefit from her vision and commitment.

I welcome today's confirmation of Tom Perez to serve as Secretary of Labor.

The best way to responsibly advance our security and the security of our allies is to deploy a missile defense system that best responds to the threats that we face and utilizes technology both proven and cost effective.

At this very moment, the VA is operating without a budget, making it harder for VA medical centers and clinics to deliver the care our vets need. It is frustrating for VA employees and it is frustrating for our veterans who pay the price…

I think it's fair to say number one any of us would be pretty angry. Number two, that the Cambridge police acted stupidly in arresting somebody when there was already proof that they were in their own home.

I'm the son of a black man from Kenya and a white woman from Kansas.

This is where we are right now. It's a racial stalemate we've been stuck in for years.

If I had a son, it would look like Trayvon.

I have determined that it is necessary to continue the national emergency with respect to the former Liberian regime of Charles Taylor.

May Nelson Mandela's life of service to others and his unwavering commitment to equality, reconciliation, and human dignity continue to be a beacon for each future generation seeking a more just and prosperous world.

I ran for President to restore that basic bargain.

I'm confident that we're ultimately going to get to where we need to go.

I'm very proud to say that last night Rich Cordray was finally confirmed.

The middle class in this country was the engine that powered the economy.

Today, if you want to take out a mortgage or a student loan... you have somewhere to go.