In Obama's Words

Obama Delivers Remarks on Financial Regulation on Wall St.

Unfortunately, there are some in the financial industry who are misreading this moment. Instead of learning the lessons of Lehman and the crisis from which we're still recovering, they're choosing to ignore those lessons.”

• Other issues:Economy

Obama Addresses the U.N. General Assembly

The United Nations can either with a place where we bicker about outdated grievances or forge common ground, a place where we focus on what drives us apart or what brings us together, a place where we indulge tyranny or a source of moral authority.”

• Other issues:Foreign Policy

Obama Addresses Joint Session of Congress

Now is the time to act boldly and wisely - to not only revive this economy, but to build a new foundation for lasting prosperity.”

• Other issues:Government and Politics

Obama holds joint press conference with German Chancellor Angela Merkel

Along with the entire world, we have an enormous stake in seeing that these transitions to democracy succeed. And given the chancellor's own remarkable life story and her experience in helping to heal the wounds of the past and built a united Germany, I very much appreciate her leadership and her partnership in this effort.”

• Other issues:Foreign Policy

Obama delivers the State of the Union address in Washington, D.C.

Think about the America within our reach: a country that leads the world in educating its people; an America that attracts a new generation of high-tech manufacturing and high-paying jobs; a future where we're in control of our own energy; and our security and prosperity aren't so tied to unstable parts of the world. An economy built to last, where hard work pays off and responsibility is rewarded. We can do this. I know we can, because we've done it before.”

• Other issues:Government and Politics

Obama delivers remarks at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce

I'm here today because I am convinced, as Tom mentioned in his introduction, that we can and we must work together. Whatever differences we may have, I know that all of us share a deep, abiding belief in this country, a belief in our people, a belief in the principles that have made America's economy the envy of the world.”

• Other issues:Economy

Obama delivers remarks on Fatherhood

Even with all the good fortune and support Michelle and I have had in our lives, I've made plenty of mistakes as a parent.”

• Other issues:Social Issues

Obama holds a news conference

I can tell you that, you know, some election nights are more fun than others. Some are exhilarating, some are humbling.”

Obama delivers remarks at the United States Military Academy at West Point on Afghanistan Policy

As a country, we're not as young -- and perhaps not as innocent -- as we were when Roosevelt was President. Yet we are still heirs to a noble struggle for freedom. And now we must summon all of our might and moral suasion to meet the challenges of a new age.”

• Other issues:Defense, Foreign Policy

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 Speaks to the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

The future belongs to the nation that best educates its citizens -- and my fellow Americans, we have everything we need to be that nation.”

• Other issues:Government and Politics, Social Issues

Obama holds a news conference on the debt negotiations

And we were consistent in that. So I want to be clear. I'm not suggesting that, you know, we had an agreement that was signed, sealed and delivered. The parties were still apart as recently as yesterday. But when you look at the overall package, there's no changing of the goalposts here. There has been a consistency on our part in saying; we're willing to make the tough cuts and we're willing to take on the heat for those difficult cuts.”

• Other issues:Economy, Government and Politics

Obama delivers remarks on Libya

It's true that America cannot use our military wherever repression occurs. And given the costs and risks of intervention, we must always measure our interests against the need for action. But that cannot be an argument for never acting on behalf of what's right.”

• Other issues:Defense, Foreign Policy, National Security and Intelligence

Obama and Mexican President Felipe Calderon hold joint news conference

We're also deepening our cooperation against the drug cartels that threaten both our peoples. As I've said before, President Calderon and the Mexican people have shown extraordinary courage in the fight for their country. Tens of thousands of Mexicans, innocent citizens and dedicated security forces have lost their lives. I have reaffirmed to President Calderon that in this cause, Mexico has a full partner with the United States because whether they live in Texas or Tijuana, our people have a right to be safe in their communities.”

• Other issues:Foreign Policy

Obama addresses the United Nations General Assembly

The common thread of progress is the principle that government is accountable to its citizens. And the diversity in this room makes clear -- no one country has all the answers, but all of us must answer to our own people.”

• Other issues:Foreign Policy

Obama and President Calderón hold a joint press conference

Nowhere is this clearer than among the neighbors, the United States and Mexico.”

• Other issues:Foreign Policy, National Security and Intelligence

Obama delivers remarks at a naturalization ceremony for active duty service members

We celebrate the spirit of possibility -- an ethic that says if you’re willing to put your shoulder to the wheel and apply your God-given talents, if you believe in yourself and you play by the rules, then there is a place for you in the United States of America -- no matter where you come from and no matter what you look like.”

• Other issues:Defense, Immigration

Obama Delivers Remarks on Regulatory Reform

..we're seeking to build an energy economy that creates new jobs and new businesses to free us from our dependence on foreign oil.”

• Other issues:Economy

Obama delivers major speech on national security

We are an imperfect people. Every now and then, there are those who think that America's safety and success requires us to walk away from the sacred principles enshrined in this building.”

• Other issues:National Security and Intelligence

Obama delivers remarks at Intel Ocotillo Campus in Chandler, Ariz.

Let me say how happy I was to see one particular Arizonan last night -- Gabby Giffords. I was able to give her a big hug and just tell her we could not be happy -- more happy to see her. I mean, she just looked gorgeous last night. And she's been an inspiration. Her husband, Mark, has been just a great friend and a great public servant and a hero to so many of us. And Michelle and I are going to be thinking of her as she continues her recovery here in Arizona. And she loves this state and she loves all of you. So it was wonderful to see her.”

• Other issues:Government and Politics