Barack Obama

Americans everywhere are better off because of the work that these folks have done.

Our economy is growing.

It is important that ESEA reauthorization ensures that all students have access to a high-quality education.

Michelle and I extend our warmest wishes and prayers to Nelson Mandela on the occasion of his 95th birthday.

My main message is to the parents of Trayvon Martin. You know, if I had a son, he would look like Trayvon, and, you know, I think they are right to expect that all of us as Americans are going to take this with the seriousness that it…

Withdrawals sent to the Senate.

I look forward to the agency continuing its work to promote better wages and conditions for all American workers.

I want to thank the Senators from both parties—including Leader Reid, Leader McConnell, and Senator McCain—who have worked together to find a path forward.

I'm pleased that the Senate took action today to move forward on the nominees who have waited far too long for a vote.

House passage of H.R. 2667 and H.R. 2668 will undermine this security for tens of millions of Americans with pre-existing conditions.

The National Labor Relations Board is responsible for enforcing protections that are fundamental to growing the economy and creating jobs from the middle class.

Rather than attempting once again to repeal the Affordable Care Act, it's time for the Congress to stop fighting old political battles.

It gives me great confidence that such dedicated and capable individuals have agreed to join the Board.

Service is up across age groups and across regions.

You have helped so many Americans discover that they too have something to contribute, that they too have the power to make a difference.

Volunteering has brought joy and meaning to Michelle and me and our daughters over the years.

Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, of Missouri, to be a Member of the United States International Trade Commission for a term expiring December 16, 2021.

We can't thank you enough.

Service has always been integral to the American identity.

Gregory Dainard Winfree, of New York, to be Administrator of the Research and Innovative Technology Administration, Department of Transportation.

This acceleration will enable us to meet the goals of the Strategy and move closer to an AIDS-free generation.

Addressing the domestic HIV epidemic is a priority of my Administration.

Today, we can say that our country is a better and a stronger force for good in the world because, more and more, we are a people that serve.

If I had a son, he'd look like Trayvon. And, you know, I think they are right to expect that all of us as Americans are going to take this with the seriousness it deserves and we're going to get to the bottom of exactly what happened.

We are a nation of laws and a jury has spoken.