Barack Obama

My hope and expectation is that we can put country before party and get something done for the American people.

That's how we'll get through this period of economic uncertainty, and that's the only way that we'll be able to do what's necessary to grow the economy.

We'll keep at it until these communities have come back stronger than before.

We've seen the grit and determination of people on the Gulf Coast coming together to rebuild their communities.

That's what I'll be fighting for.

I am pleased to nominate Alan Krueger to lead the Council of Economic Advisers.

This administration will stand by those communities until the work is done.

Our challenge is to create a climate where more businesses can post job listings.

We've cut through redtape to free up funding for recovery efforts in Louisiana and Mississippi.

Alan understands the difficult challenges our country faces, and I have confidence that he will help us meet those challenges as one of the leaders on my economic team.

I have nothing but confidence in Alan as he takes on this important role as one of the leaders of my economic team.

We've taken steps to help school systems get children the tools and resources they need for a proper education.

What's required of us is more than remembrance.

I rely on the Council of Economic Advisers to provide unvarnished analysis and recommendations, not based on politics.

That's our urgent mission.

I want to thank those Americans for their work over the past several days, which has saved lives and property up and down the East Coast.

I want to make sure that we are providing the necessary resources and support to those affected by Hurricane Irene.

You need to know that America will be with you in your hour of need.

We will support our State and local partners in every way that we can as they work to restore power in those areas.

I want to know about it.

We are particularly concerned about flooding because the continuing rains can end up having an impact well beyond the immediate center of the storm.

Above all, the past few days have been a shining example of how Americans open our homes and our hearts to those in need.

Power may be out for days in some areas.

This has been an exemplary effort of how good government at every level should be responsive to people's needs.

We’re going to make sure that we are there for the people of New Hampshire.