Time to act, Obama declares, taking oath 2nd time

President Barack Obama is applauded on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, after signing a proclamation to commemorate the inauguration, entitled a National Day of Hope and Resolve, following his ceremonial swearing-in ceremony during the 57th Presidential Inauguration. From left are, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nev. Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., Vice President Joe Biden, House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio, House Majority Leader Eric Cantor of Va, and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of Calif. (AP Photo/Jonathan Ernst, Pool)