Mark Takano: “I think it's embarrassing that--for you to ask after all that we've given you, but what do we need to do?”

The work of renewing and perfecting the idea of America does not happen on its own.

Every generation must take up the work of renewing and perfecting the idea of America so that America lives up to its promise.

“America belongs to all of us.”

“Progress is not permanent. Rights do not protect themselves. Democracy does not defend itself.”