Barack Obama

I think the president seems distracted.

This is a man who seems to think about words even as he is about to say them.

It's a clever term, but this is not a summit, guys. This is three folks having -- having a drink at the end of the day, and hopefully giving people an opportunity to listen to each other. And -- and that's really all it is.

I would be surprised if you guys all make this the lead as opposed to a very important meeting that we just had with one of our most important partners in the world.

The Cambridge police acted stupidly.

This is a clever term, but this is not a summit, guys. This is three folks having a drink at the end of the day and hopefully giving people an opportunity to listen to each other. And that's really all it is.

This action represents a major step forward in modernizing our food safety system and protecting Americans from food-borne illness.

These outstanding men and women represent an incredible diversity of backgrounds.

I have always believed that what brings us together is stronger than what pulls us apart.

I commend the House of Representatives for its action today and look forward to working with the Senate to enact critical food safety legislation.

A strategy for peace means presenting the Sudanese regime with a choice.

The United States must seize the initiative in setting the agenda for peace.

We need your continued and urgent leadership to address the immediate humanitarian crisis in Darfur and to achieve long-term peace through a political solution for all of Sudan.

Right now we have a system that works well for the insurance industry, but it doesn't always work for its customers.

I will not sign a health care bill that is not deficit neutral, that is not paid for.

If we do nothing, I can almost guarantee you your premiums will double over the next 10 years.

I'm for the public option.

We have stopped the freefall.

I want to thank the Members of both the Senate and House of Representatives for continuing their work on health reform to provide more stability and security for Americans who have insurance and quality, affordable coverage for those who…

Preventing this detainee from coming to our shores would prevent his trial and conviction for killing 12 Americans. And after over a decade, it is time to finally see that justice is served. That is what we intend to do.

My plan will maintain Medicare benefits and allow people to keep the coverage and doctors they now have.

Today we owe special remembrance to the veterans of the Korean war and especially the United States and Allied combatants who made the ultimate sacrifice in Korea.

These dedicated men and women deserve our unending respect and gratitude.

The talks will cover a range of issues -- among them, the global financial crisis, climate change, nuclear proliferation, and human rights.

This dialogue will help determine the ultimate destination of that journey.