Barack Obama

I continue to believe that extending permanently the upper income tax cuts would be a mistake and that we can't afford it.

I recognize that both parties are going to have to work together and compromise to get something done here.

I end the Bush tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans.

The Dodd-Frank Act creates a strong national resolution regime that protects our taxpayers

U.S. leadership was critical to this agreement.

Provided over $1 billion in fiscal year 2009 in anti-corruption and related good governance assistance aimed at promoting transparency and accountability.

We will prevent corrupt officials and those who pay them bribes from entering the United States.

Worked with the U.S. Congress to pass a 'Publish What You Pay' law requiring that oil, gas, and mining companies report payments to the U.S. or any foreign government for resource extraction.

The global recovery will be stronger – and the U.S. recovery more vigorous – if the shift in U.S. growth away from consumption to investment and exports is complemented by a shift away from export dependence by those countries that…

It's the small and medium-sized enterprises that make all the difference in people's lives

Countries with surpluses and deficits, the advanced economies and large emerging economies, all have a responsibility to play their part in contributing to a stronger global recovery.

We're going to contribute $528 million to put some of the extraordinary ideas that are represented by the winners into practice

The Dodd-Frank Act requires advisers to hedge funds to register with the SEC for the first time

I'm grateful that he has accepted this nomination, and I look forward to working with him in the months and years to come.

The Dodd-Frank Act will prevent any financial firm from growing by acquisition to more than 10 percent of the liabilities in the financial system

Led the creation and initiation of a new peer review mechanism to review the efforts of 147 countries in implementing the United Nations Convention against Corruption.

This agreement builds on the decisive G-20 actions to restore growth at the London Summit.

There will be no taxpayer funded bailout

Phasing out fossil fuel subsidies is important because it encourages energy conservation, improves our energy security, helps us meet budget goals and provides a critical down payment on our commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

The Dodd-Frank Act gives shareholders a vote on the compensation of senior executives at the companies they own

The Dodd-Frank Act established a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to protect consumers across the financial sector from unfair, deceptive, and abusive practices

The 'Volcker' Rule in the Dodd-Frank Act protects taxpayers and depositors by separating risky, speculative 'proprietary trading' from the business of banking

One of the biggest challenges for such companies is to make sure that they receive the financing that they need

This reform will help to create a more effective, credible, and legitimate IMF that better reflects the global economy of the 21st century.

Mr. Smith brings to this position both tremendous expertise and a deep commitment to strengthening our housing finance system for the American people.