Barack Obama

The perpetrators of this attack were clearly targeting Christian worshipers and have no respect for human life and dignity.

Killing innocent civilians who were simply gathering, like so many people around the world, to celebrate the beginning of a new year further demonstrates the bankrupt vision of those who carry out these attacks.

If we just remember what America is capable of and live up to that legacy, then I'm confident that we are poised for a period of progress.

I'm willing to work with anyone of either party who's got a good idea and the commitment to see it through.

I congratulate President Yanukovych on the recent shipment of highly enriched uranium from Ukraine for secure disposal in Russia.

We've got to have stronger border surveillance and security. That is probably going to be more of a combination of virtual borders, virtual patrols.

We cannot sustain -- oops.

Today I am announcing my intent to recess appoint six nominees to fill key administration posts.

What you can do or you can but you shouldn't do, is start saying things like -- we want to set up death panels to pull the plug on grandma. I mean, come on.

What you can't do -- or you can but you shouldn't do -- is start saying things like -- we want to set up death panels to pull the plug on Grandma. I mean, come on.

I find that conditions of good administration ... make necessary an exception to the competitive hiring rules for certain positions in the Federal civil service.

The Internship Program shall provide students ... with paid opportunities to work in agencies and explore Federal careers while still in school.

The Federal Government benefits from a diverse workforce that includes students and recent graduates.

Further, exposing students and recent graduates to Federal jobs through internships and similar programs attracts them to careers in the Federal Government.

The Recent Graduates Program shall provide individuals who have recently graduated ... with developmental experiences in the Federal Government intended to promote possible careers in the civil service.

We need to stay vigilant throughout the holiday season.

Today is the first of a joyful 7-day celebration of African American culture and heritage.

So we're encouraging Americans to ask what you can do to support our troops and their families in this holiday season.

It is time to treat our veterans with the dignity and respect they deserve.

Having said that, I want to repeat: Compromise, by definition, means taking some things you don't like.

That can't be who we are, to have kids--our kids, classmates of our children--who are suddenly under this shadow of fear through no fault of their own.

A lot of folks in this town predicted that after the midterm elections, Washington would be headed for more partisanship and more gridlock.

That's one of our most powerful weapons.

Today, people all over the world are coming together to congratulate Guinea and to express genuine admiration for the voters who steadfastly acted to support peace and democracy.

I extend congratulations to President Alpha Conde on his inauguration.