Barack Obama

Under the Agreement, over 80 percent of U.S. industrial and consumer goods exports will gain duty-free access to the Colombian market immediately upon implementation.

We like to make things, create things, new products, new services that change people's lives.

S. 1660 meets that test.

The bill also bans employers from discriminating against the unemployed when hiring.

It's about giving the American people who are hurting out there a win.

The Agreement will create significant new opportunities for American workers, farmers, ranchers, and businesses by opening Panama's market and eliminating barriers to U.S. goods, services and investment.

The Agreement also contains high standards for protecting labor rights, carrying out covered environmental agreements, and ensuring that key domestic labor and environmental laws are enforced.

We are hopeful that as these projects go through this permitting process we can gather some lessons learned that would allow us to make this process run more smoothly and more efficiently.

Decisive action is needed in order to finally resolve the crisis and assure economic recovery.

Agreeing on the need for the parties to return to the negotiating table.

The extraordinary global collaboration . . . to bring about a truly 21st-century aviation security framework that will make air travel safer and more secure than ever before.

We can either keep taxes exactly as they are for millionaires and billionaires, or we can ask them to pay at least the same rate as a plumber or a bus driver.

The economy is too fragile for us to let politics get in the way of action.

It's a bill that will put more people to work and put more money in the pockets of working Americans.

If we don't act, the opposite will be true: There will be fewer jobs and weaker growth.

This isn't just my belief.

The 'American Jobs Act' would cut taxes for virtually every worker and small business in America.

Now, I know that may get me into some trouble in some cities that I visit.

Each individual, man and woman, has certain inalienable rights, and that those rights must be recognized in a government that is responsive, is democratic.

There's no straight line to progress, and hardship always accompanies a season of hope.

I call on all Americans to participate in this observance with appropriate programs and activities and by renewing their efforts to prevent fires and their tragic consequences.

Nations are ultimately more successful when all of their citizens can reach their full potential, including women.

We are deeply encouraged by the progress that's already been made in this short period of time.

The National School Lunch Program has been a central part of our Nation's commitment to healthy children since its inception in 1946.

I commend President Sirleaf, Leymah Gbowee, and Tawakkul Karman for showing the world that the rights and voices of half of humanity cannot and will not be denied.