Barack Obama

I’m here because of the countless others who have been forced to face the most terrifying challenges in their lives with the added burden of medical bills they can’t pay.

The United States Congress owes the American people a final up or down vote on health care. We need to see where people stand.

The status quo on health care is simply unsustainable.

Presumably he'll be twisting with some elbows as Democrats try to nail down the votes they need.

A more market-oriented exchange rate will make an essential contribution to that global rebalancing effort.

Just last month, Anthem Blue Cross in California tried to jack up rates by nearly 40 percent; 40 percent. Have anybody's paycheck gone up 40 percent?

I look forward to reviewing their promising framework.

To the Muslim world, we seek a new way forward, based on mutual interest and mutual respect.

Federal funding is particularly critical at this time since State and local budgets are being severely cut during this economic downturn.

We hope you will support the President's desire and increase funding for these important public health programs.

The Act makes important strides toward addressing the severe and growing shortages of healthcare providers.

We need to encourage American innovation.

Investments in research will improve and save countless lives for generations to come . . .

I think the Recovery Act will be seen as a watershed for American education because it also laid the groundwork for needed reforms that will help improve our education system and ensure America's prosperity for decades to come.

We appreciate the support of Congress, and particularly Chairman Harkin, in making these funds available.

My hope is that Congress will follow through on the hard work they have done over the last 12 months and send a bill to the President soon.

This administration strongly believes that the only sure way to increase health security and stability, bring down healthcare costs, and give Americans better insurance choices is to pass comprehensive health insurance reform.

The challenge now is to prevent a second disaster. And that's why, at this very moment, thousands of Americans, both civilian and military, remain on the scene at the invitation of the Haitian government.

The challenge now is to prevent a second disaster and that's why at this very moment, thousands of Americans both civilian and military remain on the scene at the invitation of the Haitian government.

So, I will be honest with you, I don't know how passing health care will play politically. But I do know that it's the right thing to do.

Say, well, don't do it right now, because the economy's weak. When the economy was strong, we didn't do it.

I don't know how passing health care will play politically, but I do know that it's the right thing to do.

We're going to do everything in our power, as long as I'm in the White House and as long as I'm the father of two girls, to make sure that we're providing the States the support they need to make this happen.

If you like the insurance plan you have now, you can keep it.

As president I will close Guantanamo, reject the Military Commissions Act and adhere to the Geneva Conventions. Our Constitution and our uniform code of military justice provide a framework for dealing with the terrorists.