Over the last year, the Obama Administration has been focused on many issues, none more important than creating jobs. We are working hard to sustain economic growth and spur renewed hiring for millions of Americans who need and want work, but cannot find it.

As I have said from day one, my goal is "A Good Job for Everyone." A good job is one that can support a family by increasing incomes and narrowing the wage gap. A good job is safe and secure, and gives people a voice in the workplace. A good job is sustainable and innovative -- like green jobs -- that export products not paychecks. And a good job is one that will help to rebuild the middle class.

In this economy that's a tall order, however I am more confident than ever that we will reach this goal because of the...