He has stated some of them to be:
- His primary initiative was to address the economic crisis which existed when he took office, and which persisted well into his second year as President.
- Universal health care for US citizens.
- Cleaner environment and implementing green technology and better energy policies.
- Immigration reform.
- Withdrawal of US troops from Iraq and Afghanistan
- More equitable tax policy.
- To unite the people to make America one.
- Better the education for all.
- Let people know change is coming to make the world a better place.
- As for many politicians when they enter office, particularly the office of President, who has the most powerful office in the United States government, their goals are to serve the country.
- Closing down Guantanamo Bay.
- Ending the Don't Ask Don't Tell policy in the US army.