Barack Obama

We believe that when you make it in America everybody benefits, everybody does well.

We commit ourselves to keeping their memories alive not only in our thoughts, but through our actions.

I want this to be a big, bold, generous country where everybody gets a fair shot.

Together, we're going to move this country forward.

We pledge to continue the hard work of repairing the world.

I wake up every day focused on how do we restore America's promise for all our people, including our first Americans.

We don't need more tax breaks.

The good news is that we are moving in the right direction.

We dedicate ourselves to giving meaning to those powerful words: 'Never forget. Never again.'

Native Americans have to be full partners in our economy.

Your voices encouraged and ultimately convinced Congress to extend the payroll tax cut for 2 months.

I guarantee you that the work we've done over these first 3 years is not the end, it's just the beginning.

The question is, are we creating opportunity for everybody, which requires some investments?

When you give me a tax break that I don't need and the country can't afford, two things happen: Either the deficit increases, or alternatively, somebody else has to pay the tab.

We pledge to stand strong against all those who would commit atrocities, against the resurgence of anti-Semitism, and against hatred in all its forms.

That's part of the future that you deserve.

These dedicated and accomplished individuals will be valued additions to my administrations as we tackle the important challenges facing America.

We've got responsibilities, yes, to ourselves, but also to each other.

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

We've got to invest in solar and wind and biofuels.

College is the single most important investment you can make in your future.

Thank you for everything that you do.

Michelle and I want to congratulate Governor Perdue on her historic tenure, and we wish Bev and her family well in the future.

Latinos would greatly benefit from infrastructure investments that put construction workers back to work rebuilding our roads and bridges and schools.

I directed this action consistent with my responsibility to protect U.S. citizens both at home and abroad.