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I thought this was the South Side of Chicago.

I hope this center will serve as an affirmation of just how special, how precious our democracy truly is.

Of course, we did not accomplish everything we set out to do. No administration does. Some of the exhibits reflect unfinished business, in some cases, my own shortcomings and mistakes, in some cases because - as a sign I kept on the…

Unlike Donald Trump who has made it clear he doesn’t think about Americans’ financial situation as his own policies drive up costs, I will always keep fighting to ensure the middle class isn’t left behind and pushing for that more perfect…

Too many cannot afford the basics like gas, groceries and diapers for their babies while billionaires are being handed another tax break.

This year especially, economic freedom is out of reach for too many Americans.

Juneteenth is about recognizing our nation’s full history and reflecting on what liberation means for Black Americans today.

People aren't looking for perpetual anger and division. They are looking for fairness and common sense and mutual respect, that deep in our gut, we want to find a way to turn towards each other again, not further away.

I urge President Trump to raise their cases with Chinese President Xi Jinping during his current visit to China.

I was a little tall for it.

As you know, rising jet fuel prices are dramatically increasing travel costs for American consumers and input costs for your member airlines.

Raising the retirement age – or otherwise cutting benefits – only worsens the looming retirement income crisis, and, as we outlined in our initial letter to you, doing so hurts older Americans, cutting monthly benefits and forcing millions…

These comments cast fresh doubt on your ‘sacred pledge’ to ‘always protect Social Security’ – and your failure to respond to our previous requests for assurances – we urge you to clarify the administration’s stance on raising the…

a belief that our military and law enforcement owe allegiance not to any president or political party, but to the people and our constitution … a belief in the peaceful transfer of power

it was nevertheless important that we all play a part in assuring that our elected officials are accountable.

There’s no doubt that we are going through a period right now of disruption, polarization.

I am very happy to see a ceasefire. And I’m hopeful that it holds.

We’ve now fought a war, spent billions and billions of dollars, you know, put enormous strain on our military. A lot of people have died. And it feels like we’re back where we were before we started the war, except maybe a little bit worse…