Barack Obama

I affirm my commitment to transform the partnership between the United States and Iraq.

Both Howard and Elaine will bring sound judgment and tremendous dedication to these important roles, and I am grateful they have agreed to lend their talents to this administration.

This bill passed unanimously in both the House and the Senate, a powerful reminder of what we can accomplish when we put partisanship aside and do what's best for the people we serve.

When Government doesn't work like it should, it has a real effect on people's lives.

Science is more essential for our prosperity, our security, our health, our environment, and our quality of life than it has ever been before--including [the] creat[ion of] new incentives for private innovation [to] promote breakthroughs…

This reform will help foster innovation, not hamper it.

This act will help us achieve that.

The fact is, the financial industry is central to our nation's ability to grow, prosper, compete, and innovate.

These candidates have distinguished records of service, and I am confident they will continue to serve the American people with integrity and an unwavering commitment to justice.

Well, this reform will help foster innovation, not hamper it.

The central rationale for the program - the difficulty of obtaining flood insurance through either the private market or State programs - simply does not apply to windstorm insurance in most markets.

I hereby delegate to you the functions conferred upon the President by section 3134 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008.

The fact is, American Indians and Alaska Natives are victimized by violent crime at far higher rates than Americans as a whole.

Today's passage of the 'Tribal Law and Order Act' is an important step to help the Federal Government better address the unique public safety challenges that confront tribal communities.

Americans who are working day and night to get back on their feet and support their families in these tough economic times deserve more than obstruction and partisan game-playing that happens too often here in Washington.

With this law, unfair rate hikes, like the one that hit Robin, will end for good.

It will improve our ability to work with tribal communities in the investigation and prosecution of crime.

These reforms represent the strongest consumer financial protections in history.

Passing this bill was no easy task.

That is how we will ensure that our economy works for consumers, that it works for investors, that it works for financial institutions — that it works for all of us.

It will strengthen the relationship between the Federal Government and tribal governments.

And with this law, ordinary investors — like seniors and folks saving for retirement — will be able to receive more information about the costs and risks of mutual funds and other investment products.

Today is such a time for America.

The future of Africa is up to Africans.

Throughout their careers these individuals have shown a deep commitment to public service.