I want to invest in hard-working families.

We are going backwards in a field that’s supposed to be all about moving forward

More than 60 percent of small businesses face payment delays. That can cause a serious cash flow crisis. So, as president, I will explore new ways to arm small businesses with the tools to fight back and level the playing field.

We can't go to people who have lost their job at GM and say, 'Oh, by the way, we are going to pay money to build a road here or inoculate children there,' unless we can demonstrate that it is in America's interest. I happen to think it is.

This is a very connected, tolerant, creative generation, but a lot of them feel really constrained because they've got this big debt.

I keep telling people I want to close the deficit, and one of the deficits is want to close is the fun deficit.

We have to make our economy work for everyone - not just those at the top - protecting our country and protecting our planet.