BARACK OBAMA: "That is why, even as it cuts back on programs we don't need, the budget I submit will invest in the three areas that are absolutely critical to our economic future: energy,health care,and education."

VOA: special.2009.02.27

I may be open to a sanctions bill in the future but at this moment we need to give diplomacy a chance."

VOA: standard.2009.10.28

We are here to show that students came and we really need investment in our future because we are the future of this country."

VOA: standard.2010.03.20

"I'll be very honest with King Abdullah with whom I have developed a good relationship, indicating to him that we're not going to be eliminating our need for oil imports in the immediate future;

VOA: standard.2009.06.02

"If in the future, banks need exceptional assistance in order to get through this, then we will make sure that assistance comes with conditions, not just to protect the taxpayer, but to make sure this is the kind of restructuring necessary for them to emerge stronger.

VOA: standard.2009.04.05