Barack Obama

I do hereby proclaim Memorial Day, May 31, 2010, as a day of prayer for permanent peace.

I ultimately take responsibility for solving this crisis.

African-American musicians have created and expanded a variety of musical genres, synthesizing diverse artistic traditions into a distinctive soundscape.

The NPT must be at the center of our global efforts to stop the spread of nuclear weapons around the world.

Every decision we make is based on a single criterion: What's going to best protect and make whole the people and the ecosystems of the Gulf?

I express my condolences about the recent tragic airline accident and recent train attack in India.

I urge all Americans to explore the great outdoors and to continue our Nation's tradition of conserving our lands for future generations.

We look forward to the results of the Dialogue.

You will not be abandoned. You will not be left behind.

The concern is, is that until we actually stop the flow, we've got problems.

It is our sacred duty to preserve the legacy of these brave Americans, and it remains our charge to work for peace, freedom, and security.

In case you were wondering who's responsible, I take responsibility. It is my job to make sure that everything is done to shut this down.

In case you're wondering who's responsible, I take responsibility. It is my job to make sure that everything is done to shut this down.

And so my job right now is just to make sure that everybody in the Gulf understands, this is what I wake up to in the morning. And this is what I go to bed at night thinking about -- the spill.

If nothing else, this disaster should serve as a wake-up call that it's time to move forward on this legislation.

What we are called upon to do now is to continue to live up to those values as a nation.

Let me make one final point: more than anything else, this economic and environmental tragedy underscores the urgent need for this Nation to develop clean, renewable sources of energy.

Every day I see this leak continue, I am angry and frustrated as well.

I want to make sure that the people of Liberia understand--and I certainly want you, Madam President, to understand--that the United States is going to be a constant friend and partner in these efforts.

I can assure you that I am fully engaged.

Make no mistake: BP is operating at our direction.

BP is responsible for this horrific disaster.

The Federal Government is also directing the effort to contain and clean up the damage from the spill, which is now the largest effort of its kind in U.S. history.

I am impressed by the knowledge and dedication these men and women have demonstrated throughout their careers.

The passing of Lt. Finn is a reminder of the sacrifices that generations have made to preserve the freedoms we hold dear.