"

The fact that we are here today to debate raising America's debt limit is a sign of leadership failure. America has a debt problem and a failure of le...more

"

With patient and firm determination, I am going to press on for jobs. I'm going to press on for equality. I'm going to press on for the sake of our ch...more

"

I know my country has not perfected itself. At times, we've struggled to keep the promise of liberty and equality for all of our people. We've made ou...more

"

For more than four decades, the Libyan people have been ruled by a tyrant - Moammar Gaddafi. He has denied his people freedom, exploited their wealth,...more

"

The Bush Administration's failure to be consistently involved in helping Israel achieve peace with the Palestinians has been both wrong for our friend...more

"

In America, there's a failure to appreciate Europe's leading role in the world.

"

People of Berlin - people of the world - this is our moment. This is our time.

"

It was the labor movement that helped secure so much of what we take for granted today. The 40-hour work week, the minimum wage, family leave, health ...more

"

In a world of complex threats, our security and leadership depends on all elements of our power - including strong and principled diplomacy.

"

The thing about hip-hop today is it's smart, it's insightful. The way they can communicate a complex message in a very short space is remarkable.

"

It's not enough to train today's workforce. We also have to prepare tomorrow's workforce by guaranteeing every child access to a world-class education...more

"

Our higher education system is one of the things that makes America exceptional. There's no place else that has the assets we do when it comes to high...more