Barack Obama

I've said I won't sign a bill that adds to the deficit or the national debt.

If we don't have health care reform, the gap between what Congress gets and what ordinary Americans get will continue to be as wide as it is right now.

I don't believe anyone should be in charge of your health insurance decisions but you and your doctor.

It's time for that to change.

I don't think government bureaucrats should be meddling, but I also don't think insurance company bureaucrats should be meddling.

I believe it is wrong.

I think that's what the President wants to do today, is discuss those particulars with the American people.

That's what the health exchange is all about, is that you, just like a Member of Congress, can go and choose the plan that's right for you.

If we want this country to succeed in the 21st century and if we want our children to succeed in the 21st century, then we're going to have to take the steps necessary to lay a new foundation for economic growth.

Doing nothing costs the American people more in health care.

The biggest, by far, violators of human rights right now are the cartels themselves that are kidnapping people and extorting people and encouraging corruption in these regions. That's what needs to be stopped.

I am confident that, as the national police are trained, as the coordination between the military and local officials is improved, there is going to be increased transparency and accountability and that human rights will be observed.

I suspect that, once we get into the fall, and people look at the actual legislation that's being proposed, that more sensible and -- and -- and reasoned arguments will emerge, and -- and we're going to get -- we're going to get this…

The biggest by far violators of human rights right now are the cartels themselves that are kidnapping people and extorting people and encouraging corruption in these regions.

I am confident that as the national police are trained, as the coordination between the military and local officials is improved there is going to be increased transparency and accountability and that human rights will be observed.

I suspect that once we get into the fall and people look at the actual legislation that's being proposed, that more sensible and reasoned arguments will emerge and we're going to get this passed.

He doesn't think that that's constructive.

But obviously the President is in close contact with his commanders on the ground, but again, thinks that the strategy that he put in place is a winning one.

I heartily commend President Calderon and his Government for their determination and courage in taking on these cartels.

I want to thank my great friend President Calderon for his hospitality and for hosting us at this important summit.

Our progress today is a reminder that no nation can meet the challenges of our time on our own.

So he thinks that we're going to be able to have a constructive conversation tomorrow and he'll continue to do that at the town hall later in the week and throughout this effort.

In order to facilitate these actions, we will work cooperatively to develop and follow up on a Trilateral Working Plan.

We renew our commitment to work together in Ottawa, Washington, and Mexico City.

We will continue to do everything we can to ensure that our people have timely and accurate information.