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For me to do my job effectively, we need to continue to earn public confidence. That involves transparency and accountability.

I want to hold government accountable and help create a more efficient and effective government.

As president, I'm committed to making Washington work better and rebuilding the trust of the people who sent us here.

Ever since I arrived in Washington in April 2009, I have been fighting for more transparency and accountability in government.

I'm committed to fulfilling my promises to my people, including my pledge to engage in constructive interaction with the world.

My focus and that of all members of the Government responsible for delivering services to the public is to make sure that the public sector can use all the skills it needs to do the job the public wants it to do.

I will run an open government that speaks with honesty, seeks opinion, listens to its citizens.

I am staunchly committed to ensuring the long-term solvency of Social Security and preserving full benefits for Americans who have spent their entire working lives contributing to this program.

We all have a responsibility to advance the process of reconciliation, and as a political leader, I am committed to leading from the front and to continue to take bold and significant steps.