Barack Obama

Caribbean Americans enrich our national character and strengthen the fabric of our culture, and we are proud they are part of the American family.

Obviously, there's precious wildlife in this area.

I stand squarely behind Secretary Gates's position on the JSF second engine and C-17 programs.

We want to make sure that she comes back and can fish again.

I call upon public officials, educators, and the people of the United States to observe this month with appropriate activities and programs that raise awareness and foster appreciation of African-American music.

During National Caribbean-American Heritage Month, we pay tribute to the diverse cultures and immeasurable contributions of all Americans who trace their heritage to the Caribbean.

We want to stop the leak, we want to contain and clean up the oil, and we want to help the people of this region return to their lives and their livelihoods as soon as possible.

I will veto any such legislation so that it can be returned to me without those provisions.

I think we'll know in the next -- over the course of the next many hours where we are.

We can't close our port.

On Memorial Day, we pay tribute to those who have paid the ultimate price to defend the United States and the principles upon which America was founded.

This isn't just a mess that we've got to mop up.

During African-American Music Appreciation Month, we celebrate the extraordinary legacy of African-American singers, composers, and musicians.

Our military does not want or need these programs being pushed by the Congress.

I think people -- I don't think James understands all of what we're doing.

This parish has been as effective as any in coordinating and working to make sure that they respond quickly.

This agreement includes balanced and practical steps that will advance nonproliferation, nuclear disarmament, and peaceful uses of nuclear energy.

African-American music has conveyed the hopes and hardships of a people who have struggled, persevered and overcome.

As Haiti recovers, we will remain a steady and reliable partner.

We are on your side, and we will see this through.

Whatever he needs, he will get.

We're going to hold ourselves accountable to do whatever it takes for as long as it takes to stop this catastrophe.

All have strived to ensure their children could achieve something greater and have preserved the promise of America for future generations.

This Memorial Day, we express our deepest appreciation to the men and women in uniform who gave their last full measure of devotion so we might live in freedom.

Such layoffs are terrible for teachers, for communities and, most important, for students.