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.

I try to make it a rule not to meddle in other people's politics.

You didn't elect me to tell you what you wanted to hear. You elected me to tell you the truth.

The genius of our founders is that they designed a system of government that can be changed. And we should take heart, because we’ve changed this country before.

I spoke on the phone with President Rouhani of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The two of us discussed our ongoing efforts to reach an agreement over Iran's nuclear program. While there will surely be important obstacles to moving forward and success is by no means guaranteed, I believe we can reach a comprehensive solution.

That bright blue ball rising over the moon's surface, containing everything we hold dear - the laughter of children, a quiet sunset, all the hopes and dreams of posterity - that's what's at stake. That's what we're fighting for. And if we remember that, I'm absolutely sure we'll succeed.

I'm never surprised by controversies that are whipped up in Washington.