I think one thing we've learned is that consistently the American people are a lot smarter than some political entities give them credit for.

Their different visions for the middle class.

His number-one goal tomorrow is to continue to lay out his vision for the American people for the next four years.

I hereby order, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States of America, that on the day of his interment, the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff.

I have beaten a brain tumor, bypass heart surgery, and many tough political opponents, and I'm going to beat this too.

We have no stronger partner than Europe and are pleased to see it recognized for its achievements.

The United States congratulates the European Union on being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

Are we going to continue to make investments in education that ensure that every kid in America has a shot at success if they're willing to work hard?

That is not who we are.

Let's go get this done.

We are going to have to be fired up, and we're going to have to be ready to go.

We can't afford that kind of future.

I believe that when middle-class families are doing well – they've got money in their pockets, they're getting decent wages, they've got some health care security – then we all do better.

Next Halloween I hope he'll be an ex-presidential candidate.

I'm going to need your help to finish what we started.

I think it's something that needs to be discussed.

People want to work hard, they want to feel like they're contributing, they want to feel like they're helping to build the country.

You allowed us to bring our troops home so their families could greet them and say, 'Welcome home.'