Barack Obama

Solving our fiscal problems is an economic imperative

I know we can do this.

We simply cannot afford to default on our national obligations for the first time in our history.

Now is the moment to rise above that cynicism and show the American people that we can still do big things

They didn't send us to kick our problems down the road.

While her death is a cause for sadness, we know that organizations such as the Betty Ford Center will honor her legacy by giving countless Americans a new lease on life.

What matters most to Americans is getting our economy on a sounder footing more broadly.

Today Congress can advance trade agreements that will help businesses sell more American-made goods and services to Asia and South America.

Joseph has demonstrated unwavering integrity and a firm commitment to public service throughout his careers.

They are positive that things can get better.

We still have a long way to go and a lot of work to do to give people the security and opportunity that they deserve.

We're going to work together to get things done on their behalf.

Throughout her long and active life, Elizabeth Anne Ford distinguished herself through her courage and compassion.

We're going to aggressively protect our intellectual property. Our single greatest asset is the innovation and the ingenuity and creativity of the American people. It is essential to our prosperity and it will only become more so in this…

He unequivocally ruled out a short-term deal. He said no way is he going to sign any small debt ceiling increase.

I want to emphasize that nothing is agreed to until everything's agreed to. And the parties are still far apart on a wide range of issues. But again, I thought that all the leaders here came in a spirit of compromise, in a spirit of…

The bill would also phase in changes to let policyholders and communities adjust.

Everybody reconfirmed the importance of completing our work and raising the debt limit ceiling so that the full faith and credit of the United States of America is not impaired.

The bill would strengthen the NFIP's current financial position and increase its ability to fund future claims.

The bill would provide the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) with greater flexibility to set premium rates.

The debt ceiling should not be something that is used as a gun against the heads of the American people to extract tax breaks for corporate-jet owners.

We can't just tell the wealthiest among us, 'You don't have to do a thing.'

Congress has a responsibility to make sure we pay our bills. We've always paid them in the past. The notion that the U.S. is going to default on its debt is just irresponsible. And my expectation is, is that over the next week to two…

I don't think we should even get to the constitutional issue.

The bottom line is we should be able to make some progress on helping some people.