Barack Obama

It is important to bear in mind that the reference period for today's surveys was the week of February 10-16 for the household survey and the pay period containing February 12th for the establishment survey.

These actions will improve our national security by better utilizing our export licensing and enforcement resources to focus on those items, destinations, and end-uses of greatest concern.

The economy has now added private sector jobs every month for three straight years.

This system has created significant obstacles and delays in providing equipment to Allies and partners for interoperability with U.S. forces.

Empowering women isn't just the right thing to do, it's the smart thing to do.

Tribal governments have an inherent right to protect their people . . .

This is the day of the advocates, the day of the survivors: This is your victory.

We're giving our law enforcement better tools to investigate cases of rape, which remains a consistently underreported crime in our country.

No one has worked harder to bring manufacturing jobs back to our shores, close unfair tax loopholes, and ensure that everyone plays by the same set of rules.

Reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act is something I called for in my State of the Union Address.

Our commitment as a country to address this problem in every corner of America, every community, every town, every big city, as long as it takes.

Today is about the millions of women, the victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault, who are out there right now looking for a lifeline.

I promise you, not just as your President, but as a son and a husband and a father, I'm going to keep at this.

As Chairman of the Armed Services Committee, Senator Levin is a true champion for all those who serve.

A majority of the Senate agrees that Ms. Halligan is exactly the kind of person who should serve on this court.

Ms. Halligan has always practiced law with the highest ethical ideals, and her qualifications are beyond question.

I am deeply disappointed that despite support from a majority of the United States Senate, a minority of Senators continues to block the nomination of Caitlin Halligan to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia…

We will keep faith with our troops, military families, and veterans who have borne the burden of a decade of war and who make our military the best in the world.

The U.S. supports the Venezuelan people at this challenging time.

The National Strategy for Global Supply Chain Security established the U.S. Government's policy to strengthen the global supply chain.

The United States remains committed to policies that promote democratic principles, the rule of law, and respect for human rights.

The United States reaffirms its support for the Venezuelan people and its interest in developing a constructive relationship with the Venezuelan Government.

As President, one of the things you learn very quickly is that it's not enough just to talk a big game; the real test is whether your priorities are reflected in a budget.

We're going to manage it as best we can, to try to minimize the impacts on American families

I could not be more grateful to Steve for the incredible contribution that he's made to this country.