Barack Obama

Higher education cannot be a luxury. It's an economic imperative that every family in America should be able to afford.

Let me give you a readout of the President's call to President Karzai.

We will not win the race for new jobs and new businesses and middle class security with the same old you-are-on-your-own economics.

In the United States of America, we are always greater together than we are on our own.

I was with Warren Buffett a couple of days ago, and he's quite pleased that I named a rule after him: the Buffett rule, which is common sense.

The United States remains committed to completing the process of transition and Afghan National Security Forces taking full responsibility for security across the country by the end of 2014.

Women are going to make up their own mind in this election. Women deserve an equal day's pay. Because of this law, preventive care is now covered and, yes, that includes preventive care for women, checkups, mammograms, birth control.

I am confident that we will one day end the scourge of modern slavery because I believe in those committed to this issue.

Tell them we can win this fight.

The United States is committed to eradicating trafficking in persons.

We need an energy strategy for the future, an all-of-the-above strategy for the 21st century that develops every source of American-made energy.

Strong Cities, Strong Communities is a remarkable initiative, one that takes innovation, a determination to cut-through the red-tape and ensure taxpayer dollars are used wisely.

Ending these subsidies won't bring down gas prices tomorrow.

Today I reaffirm that the United States stands with them and that together we will realize the promise of the Emancipation Proclamation and our country's ideal of freedom.

America controls its own destiny.

Enhancing current Federal assistance is helping to lift communities out of distress.

My Administration established the Strong Cities, Strong Communities (SC2) pilot initiative.

The skills that you gain here at this community college will be the surest path to success in this economy.

On all these issues, but particularly missile defense, this, this can be solved but it's important for him [incoming Russian President Vladimir Putin] to give me space. This is my last election. After my election, I have more flexibility.

Passing a clean-energy standard is a vital step that the Congress can take to broaden our clean-energy market and promote U.S. leadership.

An all-out, all-in, all-of-the-above strategy that develops every source of American energy--a strategy that is cleaner and cheaper and full of new jobs.

The U.S. and UK are collaborating on the development of advanced engine technologies for the Joint Strike Fighter.

The U.S. should deliver the best possible transition process for personnel returning to civilian life.

The inventions and creativity of our nation's engineers will be a key driver of the American economy and pivotal in securing our role as the world's leading innovator.

Inclusive economic growth, driven by a strong private sector, is vital for reducing poverty.