Barack Obama

We have killed more terrorists on Pakistani soil than anywhere else, and that could not have been done without their cooperation.

Transition is progressing on a positive track.

Europe remains the cornerstone of our engagement with the world.

The defining issue of our time is how to keep that promise alive.

A make or break moment for the middle class and those trying to reach it.

I'm not interested in punishing banks. I'm interested in protecting our economy.

I did not run for office to be helping out a bunch of, you know, fat-cat bankers on Wall Street.

The point was these were outstanding marines who appreciated the fact that everybody was going to be treated fairly.

Over the long term, the trajectory of who we are as a nation, I believe that's our national character.

All these issues, my view is that if we go back to first principles and we ask ourselves, what does it mean for us as Americans to live in a society where everybody has a fair shot, everybody is doing their fair share, we're playing by a…

This agreement – the largest joint federal-state settlement ever obtained – is the result of unprecedented coordination among enforcement agencies throughout the government.

I have great confidence in the Prime Minister's leadership and his ability to navigate Italy through this difficult time.

We commit to foster development expertise and learning worldwide

We have a deep and special connection with the Italian people.

I personally cannot claim Italian ancestry, although my name ends in a vowel.

After waiting far too long for Congress to reform No Child Left Behind, my Administration is giving states the opportunity to set higher, more honest standards in exchange for more flexibility.

That's at the heart of the American Dream.

Because if we're serious about helping our children reach their potential, the best ideas aren't going to come from Washington alone.

The successful pursuit of development is essential to advancing our national security objectives

Thank you so much, Mr. Prime Minister.

As a nation, we've got a responsibility to give our students the resources they need.

Every single one of us can point to a teacher who in some way changed the course of our lives.

We will also be issuing rules to bring greater fairness and transparency to the mortgage servicing marketplace.

The relationship between Italy and the United States has never been stronger.

We have reached a landmark settlement with the Nation's largest banks that will speed relief to the hardest hit homeowners.