Barack Obama

Entrepreneurship is a fundamental American value, and it's also a force that has the ability to unlock opportunity for people around the world.

I want to make a point on the Pre-Election Presidential Transition Act that Senators Kaufman, Voinovich, Akaka, and Lieberman have introduced.

I think we actually need to depoliticize the transition process.

I think independent observers have noted that the 2008 transition was one of the most successful in history.

Wealthier nations have a moral obligation as well as a national security interest in providing assistance.

We've been there before, there's a lot more of space to explore.

I am 100 percent committed to the mission of NASA and its future because broadening our capabilities in space will continue to serve our society in ways we can scarcely imagine, because exploration will once more inspire wonder in a new…

The goal is to make certain that taxpayers are never again on the hook because a firm is deemed too big to fail.

We need to give consumers more protection and more power in our financial system.

It is wonderful to be back in Cooper Union, where generations of leaders and citizens have come to defend their ideas and contest their differences.

That's why I feel so strongly that we need to enact a set of updated, commonsense rules to ensure accountability on Wall Street.

Stephanie is one of the most respected professionals in public affairs and has an innate understanding of the nexus between policy and communications.

I'm confident, though, that we can do it.

Until this progress is felt not just on Wall Street, but on Main Street, we can't be satisfied.

I think we all understand that the task ahead is daunting.

I am grateful that such talented individuals have chosen to serve in my administration at this important time for our nation.

I want to again thank Senators Udall and Risch for their leadership and commitment to our national forests.

I gave a speech about financial regulatory reform in 2007 before our current crisis.

That's part of the reason why, as part of the Recovery Act, we cut taxes for 98 percent of working families.

I think it's unacceptable to have a situation in which tails you win and heads I lose.

I am confident that these skilled and dedicated individuals will be tremendous assets to my administration as we continue the important work of the American people.

No, I think it's very important work.

For forty years, Earth Day has focused on transforming the way we use energy and reducing our dependence on fossil fuel - but this year, because of the historic clean energy investments in the Recovery Act, we're poised to make greater…

Neither of those things are going to have any bearing on how we move forward on this issue of Wall Street reform.

Our commitment to Israel’s security is unshakable.