Barack Obama

We remain committed to comprehensive legislation that will create millions of new American jobs.

Our main concern in coming to Copenhagen was to try to move forward with an accord on the issue of climate change.

Hmong men and women have come to this country to build a better life, and through their culture and contribution, they have enriched America as well.

It gives me great confidence that such dedicated and skilled individuals have decided to join my administration as we work to address the many challenges American families are facing.

We honor those ideals by upholding them not when it's easy, but when it is hard.

This administration is committed both in word and deed to a new era of principled engagement with the world.

Our intention is to challenge these practices and to make the council a venue for advancing the interests of vulnerable people around the world.

The Senate votes against letting Americans buy cheaper prescription drugs from other countries. Big win for pharmaceutical companies.

Then we will tell the pharmaceutical companies, thanks, but no thanks for overpriced drugs, drugs that cost twice as much here as they do in Europe and Canada and Mexico.

The importance of our two countries continuing to work closely to help achieve a robust agreement

The key role Brazil is playing

Some may think standing by and taking no action is the right approach, but for the millions of Americans still out of work, inaction is unacceptable.

U.S. forces have continued operations to support Iraq in its efforts to maintain security and stability in Iraq.

The mission of ISAF, under NATO command and in partnership with the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, is to conduct population-centric counterinsurgency operations.

We honor the enduring American spirit of creativity and innovation that made the Wright Brothers' maiden flight possible.

The importance of creating a successful framework for emissions reductions

The importance of putting into place suitable financing mechanisms and a transparent and internationally verifiable compliance regime

The next Wright Brothers are among us today, working tirelessly toward a breakthrough that will spark a new industry and improve countless lives.

A major disaster exists in the State of Nebraska and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts.

Today the House answered with some productive ideas to respond to this great need.

KFOR provides a security presence in towns, villages, and the countryside, and organizes checkpoints and patrols in key areas to provide security.

I am grateful that these fine individuals have chosen to serve in my administration.

The need for a strong foundation that includes action by all countries

We must do all we can to support our Nation's entrepreneurs.

[w]e must harness the power of nuclear energy on behalf of our efforts to combat climate change, and to advance peace and opportunity for all people.