But let me begin by thanking Eddie Vedder for that unbelievable performance -- (applause) -- but more importantly, for that story, which is the first time I've ever heard that story.
WHITEHOUSE: Remarks by the President at a Campaign Event -- Tampa, FL
Thank you, Ron, for not only the generous introduction but for the wonderful leadership and for sharing some of your applause with me. (Laughter.) To Phil and Kate Villers, for founding Families USA, we thank them. (Applause.) Thank you.
WHITEHOUSE: President Obama on Health Reform at Families USA
Now, I've cut taxes for folks who need it. (Applause.) For middle-class families, for small businesses. (Applause.) But I don't believe another round of tax cuts for millionaires are going to bring jobs back from overseas.
We cut taxes for small business owners. (Applause.) But I sure do not believe that another round of tax breaks for millionaires will bring good jobs back to our shores.
WHITEHOUSE: Remarks by the President at a Campaign Event -- Las Vegas, NV
There were many extraordinary moments last night, but for me, the most moving was the completely spontaneous applause that swept the field as President Megawati of Indonesia walked on to the stage.
Now, Iowa, this is our first stop on the road to our convention in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Applause.) But there was a reason for me to begin the journey right here in Iowa, where it first began more than four years ago. (Applause.) Because it was you, Iowa, who kept us going when the pundits were writing us off.
They are not in any way a sign of weakness, and they should never be a source of shame or a cause for stigma. (Applause.) But too often, these conditions are misunderstood or misdiagnosed.
Now, the true engine of job creation in this country will always be America's businesses. (Applause.) But government can create the conditions necessary for businesses to expand and hire more workers.
So today, I'm not going to talk long because I talked a lot last night. (Applause.) But I want to say thank you all for the critical role that you play in making that vision a reality.
Now, I've said this before, I'll repeat it again -- it's not for me to tell you to be patient, any more than it was for others to counsel patience to African Americans petitioning for equal rights half a century ago. (Applause.) But I will say this: We have made progress and we will make more.
And of course, I want to thank the one and only Emmylou Harris for not just her wonderful performance -- (applause) -- but she has been an advocate, a fighter, a friend, and we are thrilled that she could join us again, as she has so many other times.
But most of all, I want to thank all of you for being here -- (applause) -- for supporting us, for being so fired up and ready to go!
WHITEHOUSE: Remarks by the First Lady at a Campaign Event -- Racine, WI
Our businesses have added more than 4 million jobs over the past two years. (Applause.) But there are still too many Americans who are out there looking for a job or trying to figure out how to pay the bills and cover the mortgage.
WHITEHOUSE: President Obama Speaks on Student Loan Interest Rates in Colorado | The White House
But I want everybody to understand, though, the status quo is not working for you. (Applause.) The status quo is not working for you.
WHITEHOUSE: President Obama Holds a Health Reform Town Hall in New Hampshire | The White House
It was the final moment of danger - but the applause that rang out at the final whistle emphasised this was an outcome that was more satisfactory for Burnley than Arsenal.
And by the way, we could create a million additional new jobs if this Congress would pass the jobs bill I sent them a year ago -- jobs for teachers and construction workers and folks who have been out there looking for work for a long time. (Applause.) We can do that, but I need your help, Iowa.
Your taxes today -- the average middle-class family, your taxes today are lower than when I took office, just remember that. (Applause.) We have cut taxes for small businesses not once, not twice, but 17 times.
WHITEHOUSE: President Obama on the American Jobs Act in Scranton, Pennsylvania | The White House
It's going to take time to rebuild an economy that works for everybody -- not just those at the top. (Applause.) But there are steps we can take right now to put Americans back to work and give our economy a boost.
So what we have to do is to build a strong consensus around a long-term recovery plan for Haiti that is not just shouldered by the United States but the entire international community. (Applause.) I'm going to be working with countries like France and Brazil and Canada, the European Union, Japan, China.
WHITEHOUSE: President Obama Holds a Town Hall in New Hampshire
So when we came in to office, we focused not just on rescuing our economy in the short run, but rebuilding our economy for the long run -- creating an economy that lifts up all Americans. (Applause.) Not just some, but all.
That's the story of the movement for fairness and equality, and not just for those who are gay, but for all those in our history who've been denied the rights and responsibilities of citizenship -- (applause) -- for all who've been told that the full blessings and opportunities of this country were closed to them.
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