In Obama's Words

Obama holds teleconference on Affordable Care Act

I wanted to have this call because we've got a big day coming up -- the six-month anniversary of the passage of the Affordable Care Act.”

• Other issues:Government and Politics, Health Care

Obama on the Home Mortgage Crisis

The plan I'm announcing focuses on rescuing families who have played by the rules and acted responsibly... by taking broader steps to keep mortgage rates low so that families can secure loans with affordable monthly payments.”

• Other issues:Economy

Obama interviewed by Barbara Walters

What I'm saying is, I don't think about Sarah Palin.”

• Other issues:Government and Politics, National Security and Intelligence, Other

Obama holds a discussion on the economy

A lot of folks think it's an easy way to score political points is by trying to act as if there's a "them" and an "us," instead of just an "us."”

• Other issues:Economy

Obama delivers remarks on jobs in Manchester, N.H.

We are Americans. And our story has never been about doing things easy. It's been about rising to the moment when the moment is hard. It's about doing what's right. It's about making sure that everybody has a chance, not just a few.”

• Other issues:Economy

Obama's Press Conference

The most critical part of our strategy is to ensure that we do not return to an economic cycle of bubble and bust in this country.”

• Other issues:Economy, Government and Politics, Health Care

Obama delivers remarks at medal of honor ceremony

Today we are joined by two American families who six decades ago gave our nation one of their own, Private First Class Henry Svehla and Private First Class Anthony Kaho'ohanohano. They did not grow old. These two soldiers made the ultimate sacrifice when they were just 19 and 21 years old. Age did not weary them. In the hearts of their families, they remain forever young -- loving sons, protective brothers, hometown kids who stood tall in America's hometown -- in America's uniform.”

• Other issues:Defense

Obama holds a discussion on women and the economy

I'm confident that we're now moving in the right direction, but we've still got more work to do, which is part of the reason why this election coming up is so important.”

• Other issues:Economy, Social Issues

Obama and the first lady join President Bill Clinton to address the 2010 Annual Meeting of the Clinton Global Initiative

Now, Bill Clinton understands where I'm coming from here. He knows what it's like to be married to somebody who's smarter -- somebody who's better looking -- somebody who's just all around a little more impressive than you are. Right? It's -- this is not news to people.”

• Other issues:Foreign Policy

Obama holds news conference

...although this may be one individual in Florida, part of my concern is to make sure that we don't start having a whole bunch of folks all across the country think this is the way to get attention.”

Obama delivers State of the Union address

We face big and difficult challenges. And what the American people hope - what they deserve - is for all of us, Democrats and Republicans, to work through our differences; to overcome the numbing weight of our politics.”

• Other issues:Agriculture, Courts and Judiciary, Crime and Law Enforcement, Defense, Economy, Education, Energy and Environment, Foreign Policy, Government and Politics, Health Care, Homeland Security, Immigration, National Security and Intelligence, Science and Technology, Social Issues, Transportation, Veterans Affairs

Obama holds a news conference

I think there's no doubt that those who are suggesting or proposing or beating the drums of war should explain clearly to the American people what they think the costs and benefits would be. I'm not one of those people. Because what I've said is, is that we have a window through which we can resolve this issue peacefully. We have put forward an international framework that is applying unprecedented pressure. The Iranians just stated that they are willing to return to the negotiating table. And we've got the opportunity, even as we maintain that pressure, to see how it plays out.”

• Other issues:Government and Politics

Obama delivers remarks on jobs in Scranton, Pa.

Scranton, we've taken some punches these last few years. But there's one thing I know about people here in Scranton, people in Pennsylvania, and people all across America: We are tougher than the times. We are America. We get back up. We fight back. We move forward. We don't give up. We get back up.”

• Other issues:Economy

Obama meets with Fairfax family and delivers remarks on the economy

The body politic is like an individual in the sense that if they go through a really bad accident and you're in a cast and got a little whiplashed and bruised and battered, it takes some time to recover. And that's what happened to our economy. We went through a really bad accident.”

Obama delivers remarks at an event with military personnel

I'm going to speak to the nation tonight about this, but let me say to the people of Pensacola and the Gulf Coast, I am with you.”

• Other issues:Defense

Obama delivers remarks to troops at Fort Bragg, N.C.

Fort Bragg, we're here to mark a historic moment in the life of our country and our military. For nearly nine years, our nation has been at war in Iraq. And you -- the incredible men and women of Fort Bragg -- have been there every step of the way, serving with honor, sacrificing greatly, from the first waves of the invasion to some of the last troops to come home. So, as your Commander-in-Chief, and on behalf of a grateful nation, I'm proud to finally say these two words, and I know your families agree: Welcome home!”

• Other issues:Defense

Obama and the first lady deliver remarks on hiring veterans at Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Hampton, Va.

There are far too many veterans who are coming home and having to struggle to find a job worthy of their talents. There are too many military spouses who have a hard time finding work after moving from base to base and city to city. That's not right. It doesn't make any sense. It doesn't make sense for our veterans. It doesn't make sense for our businesses. It doesn't make sense for our families. And it doesn't make sense of America.”

• Other issues:Economy, Veterans Affairs

Obama Speaks to the AFL-CIO in Pittsburgh, Penn.

Quality, affordable health insurance. A world-class education. Good jobs that pay well and cant be outsourced...That's how well put opportunity within reach in the United States of America.”

• Other issues:Economy

Obama posthumously awards Medal of Honor to Specialist Leslie H. Sabo Jr.

No words will ever be truly worthy of their service. And no honor can ever fully repay their sacrifice. But on days such as this we can pay tribute. We can express our gratitude. And we can thank God that there are patriots and families such as these.”

• Other issues:Defense

Obama delivers remarks at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Now that Richard is your director, you can finally exercise the full power that this agency has been given to protect consumers under the law.”

• Other issues:Economy