Barack Obama

We are not giving up and we are not giving in.

We are going to make sure that the National Labor Relations Board is restored to have some balance so that if workers want to form a union, they can at least get a fair vote in a reasonable amount of time.

We want an economy that rewards, once again, people who work hard and fulfill their responsibilities, not just people who game the system.

These honorees' lives stand as shining examples of what it means to be an American.

As long as I'm President, I'm going to keep fighting night and day to make sure that we win those jobs.

He mentioned to me -- and I won't get real specific, but I asked him if he got any special gifts.

The message I want to deliver to our competitors and to those in Washington who've tried to block our progress at every step of the way is that we are going to rebuild this economy stronger than before.

What unites these citizens - what makes them special - is the determination they share to find a wrong and right it; to see a need and meet it; to recognize when others are suffering and take it upon themselves to make a difference.

No one should bet against the American worker, American business and American ingenuity.

The United States remains committed to supporting those in Russia and around the world who are working to protect and advance the human rights and democratic values of their fellow citizens.

The U.S. will make targeted investments where the conditions for growth are right

I am committed to making sure the Federal Government is spending the taxpayers' money wisely and carefully.

We need people who are involved in this process now more than ever.

He came to get things done and not just play the usual political games.

We need to make tough choices about how to spend our funds.

I appreciate the hard work of our Federal workforce, and understand how important these payments can be to many workers and their families.

He's been a breath of fresh air in a town with a lot of hot air.

The United States is concerned by the detention on July 31 of Russian citizens who were participating in rallies throughout Russia to demonstrate their support for Article 31 of the Russian Constitution.

Michael is somebody who has stood up on behalf of you, and we need to stand up on his behalf right now.

The need for private savings, investment and trade cannot be overstated

We must combat corruption, lower trade barriers between each other, and improve infrastructure

Like households and businesses across the country, the Federal Government is tightening its belt.

Today— even as terrorists try to derail Iraq's progress—because of the sacrifices of our troops and their Iraqi partners, violence in Iraq continues to be near the lowest it's been in years.

Your country is going to take care of you when you come home.

When the President makes a commitment, he keeps it.