Barack Obama

The courage of King Hussein and Prime Minister Rabin demonstrated that a commitment to communication, cooperation, and genuine reconciliation can help change the course of history.

Philip S. Goldberg, of the District of Columbia, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (Intelligence and Research), vice Randall M. Fort, resigned.

I don't think there's anything that can stop us.

I promise you, Members of Congress listen to you a lot more than they listen to me.

Peace is always possible despite seemingly insurmountable obstacles.

We will work side by side with the Iraqis as they take control of their country.

We're going to Virginia.

Small businesses have always been the engine of our economy.

We need to do everything we can to ensure that they can keep taking those risks, acting on those dreams, and building the enterprises that fuel our economy.

This country was built by dreamers.

What our advisors have simply said is that we are going to take media as it comes. And if media is operating basically as a talk radio format, then that's one thing. And if it's operating as a news outlet, then that's another. But it's not…

I'm convinced that the nation that wins this competition will be the nation that leads the global economy.

Today, every American who can take a leave from a job to care for a newborn or a relative who is sick, they can thank Chris Dodd.

My administration is well-served by individuals like these, who have shown themselves to be professional, knowledgeable, and dedicated throughout their careers.

I want to thank all of you today for the warm welcome and for the work that all of you are doing to generate and test new ideas that hold so much promise for our economy and for our lives.

Every young child who has early access to educational opportunity through Head Start, thank Chris Dodd.

We should never again be faced with such a potential calamity because of the reckless speculation and deceptive practices of a short-sighted and self-interested few.

If they are willing to work hard, then they hope they can find a job that pays a living wage.

I reject it because of what I've seen here at MIT, because of what I have seen across America.

This is the nation that has led the world for two centuries in the pursuit of discovery.

Chris Dodd was one of my favorites.

And I'll sign it into law.

The consumer financial protection agency will prevent predatory lending practices and other abuses and will ensure that consumers get clear information they can understand about financial products like credit cards and mortgages.

We're making real progress for our vets.

I am grateful that these two talented and dedicated individuals have chosen to serve my administration and the American people, and I look forward to working with them in the months and years ahead.