Barack Obama

The contributions that our service men and women can make to this Nation do not end when they take off that uniform.

With this policy, we are making it clear that the United States of America must reward responsibility and not irresponsibility.

Sixty-five years ago, a grateful nation offered a generation of World War II heroes the chance to go to college.

The original GI Bill paved the way to a better life for millions of veterans and their families while building the foundation of the American middle class.

This is not simply a debt that we are repaying to the remarkable men and women who have served; it is an investment in our own country.

We're also discussing important regional issues ranging from the importance of moving the Arab-Israeli peace process forward, to the situation in Afghanistan, our joint counterterrorism efforts, and our need to emphasize Iran meeting its…

We owe a debt to all who serve.

Today, the Post-9/11 GI Bill is affording a new generation of heroes a 21st century version of that same opportunity.

They too can become the backbone of a growing American middle class.

If left unchecked, the Taliban insurgency will mean an even larger safe haven from which al-Qaeda would plot to kill more Americans. So this is not only a war worth fighting. This is fundamental to the defense of our people.

I'm pleased that the third and final House committee working on health reform legislation has successfully passed a bill that would provide quality, affordable health insurance for all Americans.

The bill that they have passed will strengthen consumer protections and choice, while lowering costs and improving care.

Even as we rescue this economy, we must work to rebuild it stronger than before.

This morning, the GDP revealed that the recession we faced when I took office was even deeper than anyone thought at the time. It told us how close we were to the edge. But the GDP also revealed that, in the last few months, the economy…

This morning the GDP revealed that the recession we faced when I took office was even deeper than anyone thought at the time. It told us how close we were to the edge. But the GDP also revealed that in the last few months the economy has…

The program has proven to be a successful part of our economic recovery and will help lessen our dangerous dependence on foreign oil.

I urge the Senate to act with the American consumers in mind to pass this important legislation.

It has given consumers a much needed break, provided the American auto industry an important boost, and is achieving environmental benefits well beyond what was originally anticipated.

It is with the utmost confidence in their ability and integrity that I nominate them for the weighty task of pursuing justice on behalf of the American people.

This program has been an overwhelming success, allowing consumers to trade in their less fuel-efficient cars for a credit to buy more fuel-efficient new models.

The key to preventing Iran's nuclear breakout is, and I quote, 'aggressive diplomacy combined with tough sanctions.'

Thank you very much, Senator Lugar.

I'm hopeful this review will soon yield a plan that clarifies and galvanizes U.S. policy.

The United States must lead in finding ways to address these political and logistical shortcomings.

I believe that the ongoing consequences of the genocide in Darfur--and I called it such way back in 2004, as a candidate for President--and the onrushing potential tragedy of a renewed North-South war together create a dynamic that demands…