Barack Obama

They sent us here to lead.

Small business lending is the lifeblood of our national economy.

Elimination of capital gains taxes on certain small business investments is crucial.

If we want our judicial system to work, if we want to deliver justice in our courts, then we need judges on our benches.

Providing facilities to support the men and women in our armed forces and benefits to take care of those who have served is a priority of the Administration.

The lending fund has the potential to help credit-worthy small businesses that have had difficulties obtaining credit.

We shouldn't let America's small businesses be held hostage to partisan politics and certainly not at this critical time.

The U.S. Government's failure to provide a comparable amount for fiscal year 2011 could place Japan's financial commitment to Guam at risk.

That's why I intend to keep pushing this issue forward.

I believe that starts with doing everything we can to support small businesses.

Today, the President called for the Senate to pass the Small Business Jobs Act to strengthen the capacity of small businesses to create jobs and lead an economic recovery.

The Small Business Jobs Act will help some small businesses during these difficult economic times.

Now we have to see that strategy through.

It was about the young girl in Washington State who just wanted to see a movie at her hometown theater, but was turned away because she had cerebral palsy.

A vote to oppose these reforms is nothing less than a vote to allow corporate and special interest takeovers of our elections.

I call upon all Americans to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities that honor our distinguished Korean War veterans.

This is an issue that goes to whether or not we're going to have a Government that works for ordinary Americans, a Government of, by, and for the people.

All our citizens are entitled to the same privileges, pursuits, and civil rights.

Across our country, Americans with disabilities have enriched and strengthened our Nation.

We honor our servicemembers who fought and died for freedom and democracy in the Korean War.

Equal access to the classroom, the workplace, and the transportation required to get there; equal opportunity to live full and independent lives the way we choose.

The Federal Government is committed to leading by example in hiring people with disabilities.

These aren't principles that belong to any one group or any one political party. They are common principles. They are American principles.

This should not be a Democratic issue or a Republican issue.

And when you were told, 'No, don't try, you can't,' you responded with that age-old American creed: 'Yes, we can.'