Barack Obama

As a Nation, we must ensure that all Americans know the warning signs of this disease.

Every day, millions of American families experience the difficult reality of Alzheimer's disease.

These young people have specific needs and require unique support.

No one pays a higher price for our freedom than members of our Nation's military and their families.

No one should face this disease alone.

If we want to be the global leader in combating HIV/AIDS, we need to act like it.

The course of our future will depend on what we do to help the next generation of Americans succeed.

I call upon all Americans to observe this month by reaching out to support and honor adoptive families.

We honor the families of our Armed Forces and thank them for their dedication to our country.

Military families endure with exceptional resilience and courage.

Diabetes directly affects the lives of millions of Americans and their families.

If we do not address health care, we will run out of money.

I want to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act. I want to repeal 'don't ask, don't tell.' I want to do some other things that are important to the gay and lesbian community.

I wish the president the best of luck in figuring out his strategy

I believe, this administration firmly believes, that we need to pass health insurance reform in the United States of America.

William Conley and Brian Jackson will bring to the bench not only the experienced gained from their distinguished legal careers, but the judgment, intellect, and integrity Americans expect and deserve from their federal judges.

We still have a long road to travel until the economy is fully recovered.

The bottom line is that too many Americans like you can't afford to build the kinds of businesses you'd been hoping to build.

Frank Kendall III, of Virginia, to be Principal Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics. (New Position)

I congratulate the House of Representatives on the introduction of the 'Affordable Health Care for America Act.'

Suresh Kumar, of New Jersey, to be Assistant Secretary of Commerce and Director General of the United States and Foreign Commercial Service, vice Israel Hernandez, resigned.

And obviously, the burden that both our troops and our families bear in any wartime situation is going to bear on how I see these conflicts.

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: William M. Conley, of Wisconsin, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Wisconsin, vice Barbara B. Crabb, retired.

A public option that competes with private insurers is the best way to ensure choice and competition that are so badly needed in today's market.

They have forged a strong consensus that represents a historic step forward.