I think the President is always optimistic about a process in which voters across the country decide which candidates support their priorities and support an agenda that has the middle class as its focus.

This country is the greatest nation on Earth, but it can be even greater.

We took an economy that was about to go into a great depression, and we were able to yank it out.

The movies won't be the same without Roger.

We've got so much more work to do.

Common-sense measures to reduce gun violence will only happen if we get bipartisan agreement.

The only thing that matters is whether or not we're leaving behind a country that's a little bit better than the one we founded for them.

My main message here today is that America's greatness will not result simply from who you elect to office, it's going to depend on you, as citizens, and how badly you want it.

We ended 'don't ask, don't tell,' laying the groundwork to make sure that this was a country where you were treated fairly and equally no matter who you love.

I actually think we've got a great chance of getting immigration reform done.

Nothing he supports would in any way violate the Second Amendment rights of the American people.

That's not just my job, it's not just Nancy's job, it's your job as well.

America is stronger, it's more prosperous, and opportunity is available to every single American.

We can grow this economy fast and faster if we are seizing the opportunities of the future and not just looking at the energy sources of the past.

The actions underway in Connecticut do represent important progress on these issues.

We ought to take measures to ensure that the system that already exists is actually effective.

That's why I ran for a second term.

There is a great need to act on comprehensive immigration reform and a great opportunity to do it now.