Barack Obama

Now, this is an idea that I got from Elizabeth Warren.

Bruce J. Sherrick, of Illinois, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation, vice Glen Klippenstein.

Ordinary people deserve to be treated fairly and honestly in their financial dealings.

American families and consumers bore the brunt of the financial crisis and are still struggling in its aftermath to find jobs, stay in their homes, and make ends meet.

We honor the man who showed his own people and the world the path to justice, reconciliation, and democracy.

Mandela's legacy exemplifies wisdom, strength, and grace.

As the people of the world celebrate Nelson Mandela's 93d birthday on July 18, Madiba continues to be a beacon for the global community and for all who work for democracy, justice, and reconciliation.

I fought so hard to pass reforms to fix the financial system and put in place the strongest consumer protections in our nation's history.

We congratulate Nelson Mandela and honor his vision for a better world.

I encourage direct dialogue to resolve long-standing differences.

I attach great importance to building a U.S.-China cooperative partnership.

You expect us to get this right, to put America back on firm economic ground.

It will take a balanced approach, shared sacrifice, and a willingness to make unpopular choices on all our parts.

I don't think oil companies should keep getting special tax breaks when they're making tens of billions in profits.

The truth is, you can't solve our deficit without cutting spending.

A dialogue that produces results would be positive for China and Tibetans.

I underscore the importance of the protection of human rights of Tibetans in China.

I commend the Dalai Lama's commitment to nonviolence and dialogue with China.

That kind of cooperation should be the least you expect from us, not the most you expect from us.

Both have talked this problem to death without doing enough about it.

I reiterate my strong support for the preservation of the unique religious, cultural, and linguistic traditions of Tibet and the Tibetan people throughout the world.

I expect leaders in Congress to show that same willingness to compromise.

You have 80 percent of the American people who support a balanced approach. Eighty percent of the American people support an approach that includes revenues and includes cuts.

I'm glad that the congressional leaders don't want to default, but I think the American people expect more than that. They expect that we actually try to solve this problem; we get our fiscal house in order.

The problem is Members of Congress are dug in ideologically into various positions.