Given the daunting challenges that we face, it's important that president elect Obama is prepared to really take power and begin to rule day one.

If left unchecked, global change will create violent conflict, torrential storms, shrinking coastlines, and irreversible catastrophe.

Our whole philosophy is one of transparency.

Please be assured that as we move along through the implementation of health insurance reform, making sure that we find efficiencies within the existing system, is foremost on the President's mind.

FACT: Nothing in Obamacare forces people out of their health plans.

The President has been a big proponent of the public option since the campaign.

A new era of responsibility is here.

President Obama celebrates diversity, yet instinctively seeks common ground and builds on that common ground to make progress.

Instead of sitting on the sidelines, President Obama has made it clear that the US is ready to lead a global effort to combat climate change.

My goal in the new administration is to engage all of the stakeholders, everyone who can help us meet the challenges of the 21st century, and ensure that we work together.

Financial regulatory reform is one of the top legislative priorities of the Obama Administration.

You believe me wise because I taught you once, but I have not been north, as you have. You have seen (what) I have never seen...You flatter me by asking my opinion.

Expectations hurt, be it sorry, be it thank you.

Breathe next to me. And I will capture a piece of your soul along with mine.

Love is not only the story of butterflies or birds

I love the idea of real-life experiences finding their way into fiction. I think that's really cool.

Man is a transitional animal. He is not the climax of creation

Every scene is a love scene. The actor should ask the question: 'Where is the love?'

Economists have much to be humble about.

The world is full of genies waiting to grant your wishes.

If we act like children of God, knowing that he loves us, our lives will be made new, filled with serenity and joy.