We must never forget that America is a beacon of hope and opportunity, and that we must do all we can to preserve that legacy.

I believe that the greatest strength of our democracy is our ability to work together, to find common ground, and to get things done.

Let's never forget that we're all in this together, and that we all have a role to play in building a better future.

We must never forget that every American has a right to a fair shot at success, and that we must do all we can to make that a reality.

I believe that we have a duty to ensure that every American has access to a good education, and that we must do all we can to make that a reality.

I believe that the American people are ready for a new era of progress, of opportunity, and of prosperity.

I believe that America's best days are ahead of us, and that we have the power to make that a reality.

We must never forget that our diversity is our strength, and that we must celebrate it at every opportunity.

I believe that we have a moral obligation to leave this planet better than we found it.

you could make a case that articles of impeachment might be appropriate, but ladies and gentlemen, politics is the art of the possible, not the constitutional.

the Bush administration for drastically cutting funding for the federal community policing program.

President Bush should follow Prime Minister Blair's example and start to draw down our troops from Iraq, not send more into the middle of a civil war.

I would not appoint anyone who did not understand that Section 5 of the Fourteenth Amendment and the Liberty Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment provided a right to privacy.

I mean, you have got the first sort of mainstream African-American, who is articulate and bright and clean and a nice-looking guy. I mean, it's -- that's a storybook, man.

Let me say that again: explicitly denies you the authority to go into Iran.

I believe the president's strategy is not a solution, Secretary Rice. I believe it's a tragic mistake.

The fact of the matter is, partition is not a good idea, but autonomy is necessary. It's called for in their constitution.

The fact of the matter is, absent a political solution, none of this matters. And a political solution requires more autonomy in the regions that they've already voted for in their constitution.