Yes, we're better off than we were 4 years ago, and it wasn't an accident.

We are better off than we were 4 years ago, but we've got a lot left to do.

We will protect our people.

In a democracy, government is not 'them' versus 'us.'

I think it should be an issue.

As we seek to sustain economic growth, there is no more important institution in our country than the Federal Reserve.

I feel quite confident that this team of people will be confirmed.

Too often they operate in secret.

Will our efforts make our Government more representative, not less representative?

Let us renew our resolve to participate actively in the process of government, to stay informed and committed, and to educate our children about the privileges and responsibilities of citizenship.

We want to continue to do our part at the national level through all of the Federal agencies.

That will give you $21 million to deal with the roads.

We want to support you.

It is no accident that we're the longest lasting democracy in human history.

On the ground, we are doing what needs to be done not only now, in the next few days, but for as long as it takes.

This will pass, and it will get better, and we'll do everything we can to help.

This is not just an emergency for a few days or a week.

We want to know what more we at the national level can do to help.