Barack Obama

The Syrian people deserve a peaceful transition to democracy.

The point is, is that if we're willing to do something in a balanced way, making some tough choices in terms of spending cuts, but also raising some revenue from folks who've done very well, even in a tough economy, then we can get control…

There is nothing wrong with America that can't be fixed; what's broken is our politics.

We expect our political representatives to show the same level of responsibility that all of you show.

There's a place for SUVs and trucks, but as gas prices keep on going up, you've got to understand the market.

Think about it: Our biggest challenge right now is putting people to work; biggest challenge is getting the economy growing as rapidly as it needs to grow.

Our biggest challenge right now is putting people to work; biggest challenge is getting the economy growing as rapidly as it needs to grow.

If you refuse to settle for a politics where scoring points is more important than solving problems, if you believe it's time to put country before party and the interests of our children before our own, then let them know.

That payroll tax cut that put $1,000 back in the average family's pocket this year, let's extend it.

I won't stop until every American who wants a job can find one.

The Syrian people's legitimate demands for a transition to democracy should be met.

But lately, the response from Washington has been partisanship and gridlock that's only undermined public confidence and hindered our efforts to grow the economy.

We didn't get into this mess overnight, and it's going to take some time to get out of it.

The Syrian regime's brutal campaign of violence against the Syrian people must end immediately.

I congratulate her on her election and the Thai people on the success of the democratic process.

They're proving that even in difficult times, there's not a country on Earth that wouldn't trade places with us.

That's what's holding us back, the fact that some in Congress would rather see their opponents lose than see America win.

Let's cut redtape in the patent process so entrepreneurs can get good ideas to market more quickly.

We agreed on the need for an immediate halt of all bloodshed and violence against the Syrian people.

After all, America voted for divided Government, not dysfunctional Government, and we've got work to do.

He's going to spend time in Minnesota, in Iowa, in Illinois doing exactly that.

Enjoy it while it lasts.

I think we should initiate a trade to send Rodgers down to the Bears.

I think that the American people are pretty frustrated by that.

We will take concrete steps to enhance cooperation between our two countries' energy sectors.