Barack Obama

“ On Tuesday, in my State of the Union Address, I laid out a blueprint for an economy built to last: an economy built on American manufacturing, American energy, skills for American workers, and a renewal of American values. This week, I took that blueprint across the country, and what I saw was people who work hard and believe in each other. They believe in the America that’s within our reach. ”

“ We should also stem the corrosive influence of money in politics. The House and Senate should send me a bill that bans insider trading by Members of Congress, and I will sign it immediately. They should limit any elected official from owning stocks in industries they impact. And they should make sure people who bundle campaign contributions for Congress can’t lobby Congress, and vice versa. ”

“ Just two days ago, a senator from Utah promised to obstruct every single American I appoint to a judgeship or public service position, unless I fire the consumer watchdog I put in place to protect the American people from financial schemes or malpractice. ”