Mark Takano: “What a pleasure it has been to be your colleague.”

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

The 40-hour workweek was established in law nearly 90 years ago.

America does not belong to one political party. America does not belong to a bloodline. And it certainly doesn’t belong to one man.

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