Barack Obama

The American people worked too hard, for too long, rebuilding from one economic crisis just to see your elected officials keep causing more.

I'm reminded that all these folks, they don't do it to be honored, they don't do it to be celebrated.

All because of these cuts.

This is about a woman from Chicago named Courtney who has a disease that can leave women infertile.

No one should have to put their life on the line to bring home a paycheck.

For the Syrian Government to utilize chemical weapons on its people crosses a line that will change my calculus and how the United States approaches these issues.

Jordan can be an extraordinary model for effective governance in the region.

I think all of us, not just in the United States, but around the world, recognize how we cannot stand by and permit the systematic use of weapons like chemical weapons on civilian populations.

Those days are ending.

When a worker steps up to an assembly line or into a mine shaft, their country stands alongside them.

We're going to be pursuing a very vigorous investigation ourselves.

Women should be allowed to make their own decisions about their own health.

To use potential weapons of mass destruction on civilian populations crosses another line with respect to international norms and international law.

Planned Parenthood is not going anywhere.

We owe them action and accountability.

The gravest danger to the American people is the threat of a terrorist attack with a nuclear weapon and the spread of nuclear weapons to dangerous enemies.

America must and will keep its word to the men and women who have given us so much.

We may not all live here in Texas, but we're neighbors too.

America needs towns like West.

You have been tested, West.

Even though comprehensive immigration reform has taken a little longer than any of us expected, I am hopeful that this year... we bring it home for our families and our economy and our security and for this incredible country that we love.

Howard A. Shelanski, of Pennsylvania, to be Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, vice Cass R. Sunstein, resigned.

Brent Franklin Nelsen, of South Carolina, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting for a term expiring January 31, 2016, vice Gay Hart Gaines, term expired.

Nanci E. Langley, of Hawaii, to be a Commissioner of the Postal Regulatory Commission for a term expiring November 22, 2018. (Reappointment)

One thing I know is true about President Bush, and I hope my successor will say about me, is that we love this country and we do our best.