To ensure American citizens that government officials are doing the right thing, President Barack Obama spoke about progress the government has made on environmental issues.

VOA: standard.2010.04.25

"That is very tangible proof that we are doing the right thing."

VOA: standard.2009.09.13

He said that when he meets the families of those killed in action,or soldiers who've been injured he does ask himself if the government is doing the right thing.

VOA: standard.2009.09.04

"People can do things in their own lives, with their children, they can do work in their communities to improve it and once you take those steps, the next logical step is to make sure that your government officials are doing the right thing."

VOA: standard.2010.04.25

Here is House minority leader John Boehner. "I know the president is doing the hard sell on this bill, telling Democrat members that his presidency is on the line, but this vote is not about saving a presidency or saving a politician, this is about doing the right thing for the American people."

VOA: standard.2010.03.19