Mark Takano: “59 percent of our respondents knew a post-9/11 veteran who died by suicide.”

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

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

“America belongs to all of us.”

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