I have fought against spending. I have fought against special interests. I have fought for reform.
Barack ObamaI think the Greek people, although it is difficult and challenging and the politics of it I know are not good, should appreciate the fact that in this global economy, the Greek economy was going to have to go through some structural reforms.
Barack ObamaWe will keep the promise of Social Security by taking the responsible steps to strengthen it - not by turning it over to Wall Street.
Barack ObamaWe created a whole lot of millionaires to boot. Businesses did just fine. And you know there are plenty of patriotic, successful Americans all across the country -- I meet them every day -- who'd be willing to make this contribution again because they understand there is such a thing as the common good. They understand that we're in this thing together.
Barack Obama