By the end of this decade, a majority of our Navy and Air Force fleets will be based out of the Pacific, because the United States is and always will be a Pacific power.
My staff was very excited for Brisvegas. When I arrived, they advised I needed some XXXX.
Young people recognize the big challenges that are coming up...
I do think that you’re starting to see young people pay attention to some longterm issues that they feel Washington has neglected.
Over the last several days, we have heard from members of Congress who want their voices to be heard. I absolutely agree.
I am sorry that they are finding themselves in this situation based on assurances they got from me.
This is an extraordinary achievement, nearly nine years in the making.
So here’s what I want you to know, and here’s what I want all our men and women in uniform to know: Because of you, we are ending these wars in a way that will make America stronger and the world more secure. Because of you.
Acts of sacrifice and decency without regard to what’s in it for you create a ripple effect. Ones that lift up families and communities, that spread opportunity.
You’re the reason why selfless soldiers won’t be kicked out of the military because of who they are or who they love.
I was reminded that it is my obligation not only as an elected official in a pluralistic society, but also as a Christian, to remain open to the possibility that my unwillingness to support gay marriage is misguided.
I believe that marriage is the union between a man and a woman. Now, for me as a Christian – for me – for me as a Christian, it is also a sacred union. God’s in the mix.
What you saw was the people of New York having a debate, talking through these issues. It was contentious; it was emotional; but, ultimately, they made a decision to recognize civil marriage. And I think that’s exactly how things should work.
The more freely information flows, the stronger the society becomes, because then citizens of countries around the world can hold their own governments accountable. They can begin to think for themselves.
I think it’s about time! Who cares whether he is looking for votes or not! At least your country is moving forward with the times!
A little reminder to those who don’t back Obama and gay marriage. It’s probably cause you’re gay.
We should raise the minimum wage so that no one who works full time has to live in poverty.
You now have the potential of 200 people deciding who ends up being elected president every single time.
We remain the most prosperous, powerful nation on Earth. Our workers are no less productive than when this crisis began. Our minds are no less inventive, our goods and services no less needed than they were last week or last month or last year.
I don’t think that any economist disputes that we’re in the worst economic crisis since the great depression. The good news is that we’re getting a consensus around what needs to be done.