"Barack and I have a deep personal friendship. We've shared some of the most consequential moments in each other's lives."
"I've dealt with guys like Trump my whole life, who would look down on us because we didn't have a lot of money or your parents didn't go to college."
"I've spent my entire career fighting for working families, and I'm not going to stop now."
"I apologize for my past comments about busing."
"We need to address the root causes of crime, including poverty and lack of opportunity."
"I am sorry for any harm that may have been caused by my support for the 1994 crime bill."
"I regret the pain that I caused with my comments about working with segregationists."
"As a lifeguard, I had to be constantly aware of my surroundings and ready to act at a moment's notice. It's a skill that has served me well throughout my life."
"Being a lifeguard is more than just a job. It's a responsibility to the community and a commitment to keeping people safe."
"I was a lifeguard at a predominantly African American pool, and I learned a lot about race relations and the challenges that many people face."
"I never had to save anyone from drowning, thankfully, but being a lifeguard taught me to always be prepared for anything."
"We must remember our history, but also learn from it and use it as a guide for the future."