Barack Obama

You've got to be hungry to want to learn more, whatever the subject is.

I think we need [universal health coverage].

All of us must remember that our work is far from complete, not when our people are still looking for work.

The steps that we have taken to jump-start growth have also been coordinated with our partners around the world.

Stay focused, do well, apply yourself in school.

Education is your ticket, and that education's not going to happen just because you show up.

If you're going to succeed, it's because people are going to think that they have confidence that you can do the job.

Pittsburgh stands as a bold example of how to create new jobs and industries while transitioning to a 21st-century economy.

Here in America, you write your own destiny.

To avoid being trapped in the cycle of bubble and bust, we must set a path for sustainable growth while steering clear of the imbalances of the past.

Ultimately, we can't force you to learn.

The Pittsburgh summit is an important opportunity to continue the hard work that we have done in confronting the global economic crisis and renewing prosperity for our people.

A year ago, our economy was in a freefall.

If you quit on school, you're not just quitting on yourself; you're quitting on your country.

I have got a question for all those folks: What's -- what are you going to do? What's your answer? What's your solution? And you know what? They don't have one.

We have never been this close. We've never had such broad agreement on what needs to be done. And because we're so close to real reform, suddenly the special interests are doing what they always do which is just try to scare the heck out…

Your voice will get health care passed. Your voice will make sure that the American worker is protected. You can build America. I need your help. Thank you, Cincinnati. Are you fired up?

If one kid decides not to drop out of school, then the speech is worth it.

It's a sad state of affairs that many in this country politically would rather start an 'Animal House' food fight rather than inspire kids to stay in school.

The furnishing of defense articles and defense services to the Maldives will strengthen the security of the United States and promote world peace.

We're on the road to recovery, Ohio.

Much of what we take for granted—the 40-hour work week, the minimum wage, health insurance, paid leave, pensions, Social Security, Medicare—they all bear the union label.

When labor is strong, America's strong.

The furnishing of defense articles and defense services to the Economic Community of Central African States will strengthen the security of the United States and promote world peace.

America's working men and women are ready to roll up their sleeves and get back to work.