Fiction was useful as a reminder of the truths under the surface of what we argue about every day and was a way of seeing and hearing the voices, the multitudes of this country.

The problem of racial justice or injustice in the society has been a running theme in this country's history for a very long time.

In America, we turn life into lyrics.

We want everybody educated, and when they are, we all benefit.

It's contrary to who we are.

I believe we're better than that.

German Americans have proven our Nation's diversity makes our society ever stronger.

Building up our society as architects and artists, inventors and engineers, they continue to push boundaries and bolster dreams in their communities and across our country.

America is and always has been a Nation of immigrants, and today—as pillars of family and leaders in their communities—Caribbean Americans strengthen every aspect of our society.

If we as a society don't do more to expand opportunity to everybody who's willing to work for it, then we'll end up seeing conflicts between law enforcement and residents.

Families are the building blocks of American society.

Do you believe that we're on our own, all of us, or do you believe we're in it together?

We still need a 'DREAM Act' to keep talented young people who want to contribute to our society and serve our country.

I still believe that we're not as divided as our politics suggest.

The United States honors the role of a free press in creating sustainable democracies and prosperous societies.

People understand sports.

The defining issue of our time is how to keep that promise alive.

To create a pathway so that they can get out of the shadows and contribute to society in a more effective way is something that I consider to be a top priority.