Barack Obama

At this moment, there is something big happening in America when it comes to creating a clean energy economy.

I urge Congress to act swiftly to correct this longstanding injustice and to remember that no special appropriations are required.

The American people know best what their government should do for them.

Financial reform is critical: to put in place rules that will allow the Nation's markets to promote innovation while discouraging abuse.

To create a framework in which markets can function freely and fairly, without the fragility in which normal business cycles bring the risk of financial collapse.

We take an important step towards a sincere reconciliation between the trust beneficiaries and the Federal Government.

NOMINATION SENT TO THE SENATE: Michael Peter Huerta, of the District of Columbia, to be Deputy Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, vice Robert A. Sturgell, resigned.

I came to Washington with a promise to change how our Government deals with difficult issues like this.

I pledged my commitment to resolving this issue, and I am proud that my administration has taken this step today.

The federal government must break down the barriers between it and the people it's supposed to serve.

The goal is to reach an agreement on capping greenhouse gas emissions that most scientists believe are warming the planet.

I complimented the Prime Minister for the steps that he's taken, often very difficult steps, in reintegrating religious minorities and ethnic minorities within Turkey into the democratic and political process.

Turkey is a NATO ally, which means that we are pledged to defend each other.

Turkey is a great country.

I look forward to many years of collaboration with him to serve both the prosperity of the American people and the Turkish people.

One of the things we understand is, is that terrorism cannot just be dealt with militarily, there is also social and political components to it that have to be recognized.

I have reaffirmed since I came into office, that the United States considers PKK a terrorist organization.

I am grateful that such talented individuals have joined my administration at this important moment in our nation's history.

I am strongly committed to creating the best possible relationship between Turkey and the United States.

I've seen it myself.

We're making sure that America strengthens its arts.

I'm the President, but he's 'The Boss.'

Art strengthens America.

You can't understand America without understanding jazz.

I ran for President to help hard-working families succeed and to stand up for the embattled middle class.