I always tell my staff, "Better is good." I'll take better every time, because better is hard.

The fear among economists across the political spectrum that was - was that we were rapidly plummeting towards a second Great Depression. So, in the weeks and months that followed, we undertook a series of difficult steps to prevent that outcome. And we were forced to take those steps largely without the help of an opposition party, which, unfortunately, after having presided over the decision-making that had led to the crisis, decided to hand it over to others to solve.

We will continue to deepen our engagement using every element of American power - diplomacy, military, economic development, the power of our values and our ideals.

The flame of the diya, or lamp, reminds us that light will ultimately triumph over darkness.

The easiest way to get 15 minutes of fame is to be rude to somebody.

Ramadan is a celebration of a faith known for great diversity and racial equality.

The most important thing we can do is to make sure that we've got very high standards, we expect a lot out of all of our young people, and we make sure that we have the best teachers possible in every classroom.