Barack Obama

I think if you look at the vast majority of Americans, even those who are dissatisfied with the pace of progress, they'll say that the policies that got us into this mess, we can't go back to.

That's how we're going to come out stronger than before.

We need to rebuild on a firmer, stronger foundation for economic growth.

This is about more than just building a new factory; it's about building a better future for this city, for this State, and for this country.

If we started seeing, for example, a wrenching reversal in investment, we could end up having problems.

The first thing to know is specifically what's happening here in Holland, Michigan.

We've aimed to grow our economy by harnessing the innovative spirit of the American people.

Washington has spent an inordinate amount of time on politics -- who's up, who's down -- and not enough on how are we delivering for the American people.

Those days will soon end.

We are headed in the right direction.

The visit will be a demonstration of the strong cooperation and enduring partnership between the United States and India

I am grateful they have agreed to serve in these important roles.

We can't afford another financial crisis just as we're digging out from the last one.

There are small-business owners who've been able to get the loans they need to hire a few more people.

I look forward to working with them to strengthen our global partnerships.

This bill will crack down on abusive practices and unscrupulous mortgage lenders.

July 2011 is not a withdrawal date for all U.S. combat forces.

I am confident they will serve the people of Oklahoma and Indiana with distinction.

I am proud to nominate them to serve and protect the American people as U.S. Marshals.

We save money by eliminating unnecessary defense programs that do nothing to keep us safe. One example is the $2.5 billion that we are spending to build C-17 transport aircraft the Pentagon does not want or need.

Al Shabaab is an organization notorious for its treatment of civilians and of the Somalia people.

You are representing what's best in all of us: our regard for one another, our willingness to care for one another.

There cannot be a lasting peace in Darfur without accountability.

We want to provide resources, but we want to partner with those who are interested in growing their own capacity over time and not having a long-term dependency on foreign aid.

I expressed, obviously, most immediately, the condolences of the American people for this horrific crime that had been committed.