Barack Obama

Today is a victory for all the veterans' organizations who fought for this legislation.

I'm proud that we've nominated more Latinos to senior positions than any administration in history.

Tonight we remember and honor President Yar'Adua's profound personal decency and integrity.

We're working through this and we'll get through it just fine.

We are saddened by the news of Nigerian President Umaru Yar'Adua's passing.

America's diversity is America's strength.

We will protect and defend the country we love to ensure a safe and prosperous future for our people.

Our thoughts and prayers are with every American who has been impacted by the severe weather and flooding in the Southeast.

I have spoken with the Governors in the most severely impacted States.

I would also like to extend my gratitude to the local first-responders who have been working tirelessly to save lives and protect property in the face of these devastating storms.

I believe the success of the American economy depends not on the efforts of government, but on the innovation and enterprise of America's businesses.

The United States is committed to the ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty and to its early entry into force.

I hereby delegate to you the certification and reporting functions conferred upon the President by section 201 (b) of the United States-India Nuclear Cooperation Approval and Nonproliferation Enhancement Act.

New Yorkers have reminded us once again of how to live with their heads held high.

We can't just rebuild the economy to where it was, we're going to have to rebuild it stronger than before.

Federal officials have been dispatched to the region.

Justice will be done, and we will continue to do everything in our power to protect the American people.

We're going to have to rein in these deficits in the long run.

I welcome Indonesia's important announcement at the opening session of the 2010 Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference that they are 'initiating the process of the ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty.'

I believe that we are in this together.

We will not be terrorized.

Businesses will also be eligible for additional relief for providing insurance to retirees who are not yet eligible for Medicare.

The Early Retiree Reinsurance Program will provide much-needed financial relief for employers so retirees can get quality, affordable insurance starting this year.

Your days are packed with morning inspections and a full load of classes, football practice, and military duties.

I urge fellow governments to address this problem.