Barack Obama

No Federal program is going to be able to solve the housing problem.

The fact that they didn't get the help they needed must change.

I have also decided to reverse a longstanding policy of not sending condolence letters to the families of servicemembers who commit suicide while deployed to a combat zone.

It's important to get the whole country involved in making a determination about what are the programs that can help us grow.

The bill places at risk U.S. competitiveness in technologies and expanding markets such as electric vehicles and batteries.

We've got to invest in those areas for us to be successful.

These Americans served our Nation bravely.

Reducing our dependence on oil is good for our economy, it's good for our security, and it's good for our planet.

As Commander in Chief, I am deeply grateful for the service of all our men and women in uniform.

The bill provides excess funding for the Corps' construction program while also underfunding some of the highest priority construction projects.

He also sent Republican lawmakers a strong message, saying he's opposed to a short-term increase in the debt ceiling.

Matthew G. Olsen, of Maryland, to be Director of the National Counterterrorism Center.

I think it's better for us to take those tough decisions sooner rather than later.

Mary John Miller, of Maryland, to be an Under Secretary of the Treasury.

Thomas J. Curry, of Massachusetts, to be Comptroller of the Currency for a term of five years.

I don't share that view.

Wendy Ruth Sherman, of Maryland, to be an Under Secretary of State (Political Affairs).

I'm ready to do that; I believe there are enough people in each party that are willing to do that.

I ran for President because I believed in an America where ordinary folks could get ahead.

Government has to start living within its means, just like families do.

We can live within our means while still investing in our future.

We have to cut the spending we can't afford so we can put the economy on a sounder footing and give our businesses the confidence they need to grow and create jobs.

That means looking at every program and tax break in the budget--every single one--to find places to cut waste and save money.

We've got to say to a student, you don't get a college scholarship.

I support a responsible conditions-based drawdown as called for by the President.