I am committed to curbing the influence of money in our political system.

Success is not the measure of a man but a triumph over those who choose to hold him back.

I think you have you to give people the facts [about global warming], and then you have to tell them, this is not like drinking Castor Oil. There is a, an economically exciting way for us to create a whole new generation of American jobs without costing them an enormous amount of money or forcing them to change their lifestyle.

I'm just trying to suppress my natural impulses and get back to work.

I might not have been President if it hadn't been for school music. Learning improves in school environments where there are comprehensive music programs.

We must fortify African democracy and peace by launching Radio Democracy for Africa, supporting the transition to democracy now beginning to take place in Nigeria.

If you think the President was right to open the doors of American opportunity to young immigrants brought here as children who want to go to college or serve in the military, you should vote for Barack Obama.