I am very proud to announce my choice for America’s next Secretary of State -- John Kerry.
In a sense, John’s entire life has prepared him for this role. As the son of a Foreign Service officer, he has a deep respect for the men and women of the State Department -- the role they play in advancing our interests and values, the risks that they undertake and the sacrifices that they make along with their families.
Having served with valor in Vietnam, he understands that we have a responsibility to use American power wisely, especially our military power. And he knows, from personal experience, that when we send our troops into harm’s way, we must give them the sound strategy, a clear mission, and the resources that they need to get the job done.
Barack Obama - November 21, 2008
"This is going to be a very short political career. I am not running for office. I'm not a candidate for public service at any time today or in the future."
Mo Cowan - December 1, 2008
Clinton Calls for Increased Child Tax Credits as Part of Stimulus
The New York Times - January 10, 2009
We're going to be in the Hudson
Captain Chesley Sullenberger - January 15, 2009
On this day, we gather because we have chosen hope over fear, unity of purpose over conflict and discord. On this day, we come to proclaim an end to the petty grievances and false promises, the recriminations and worn-out dogmas that for far too long have strangled our politics. We remain a young nation. But in the words of Scripture, the time has come to set aside childish things. The time has come to reaffirm our enduring spirit; to choose our better history; to carry forward that precious gift, that noble idea passed on from generation to generation: the God-given promise that all are equal, all are free, and all deserve a chance to pursue their full measure of happiness.
Barack Obama, Inaugural Address - January 20, 2009
In a sense, John’s entire life has prepared him for this role. As the son of a Foreign Service officer, he has a deep respect for the men and women of the State Department -- the role they play in advancing our interests and values, the risks that they undertake and the sacrifices that they make along with their families.
Having served with valor in Vietnam, he understands that we have a responsibility to use American power wisely, especially our military power. And he knows, from personal experience, that when we send our troops into harm’s way, we must give them the sound strategy, a clear mission, and the resources that they need to get the job done.
Barack Obama - November 21, 2008
"This is going to be a very short political career. I am not running for office. I'm not a candidate for public service at any time today or in the future."
Mo Cowan - December 1, 2008
Clinton Calls for Increased Child Tax Credits as Part of Stimulus
The New York Times - January 10, 2009
We're going to be in the Hudson
Captain Chesley Sullenberger - January 15, 2009
On this day, we gather because we have chosen hope over fear, unity of purpose over conflict and discord. On this day, we come to proclaim an end to the petty grievances and false promises, the recriminations and worn-out dogmas that for far too long have strangled our politics. We remain a young nation. But in the words of Scripture, the time has come to set aside childish things. The time has come to reaffirm our enduring spirit; to choose our better history; to carry forward that precious gift, that noble idea passed on from generation to generation: the God-given promise that all are equal, all are free, and all deserve a chance to pursue their full measure of happiness.
Barack Obama, Inaugural Address - January 20, 2009
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