"I believe that every American deserves a fair shot at success, and that we need to be investing in policies that make that possible."
"We need to be investing in our environment, in its preservation and protection."
"I believe that America's best days are still ahead of us, and that we have the power to make that a reality."
"It would be our pragmatic conclusion that once the political season is underway, and it is, action on a Supreme Court nomination must be put off until after the election campaign is over."
"If someone steps down, I would highly recommend the President not name someone and not send a name up."
"We can't have a society that is comfortable with some of its citizens going to bed hungry."
"I don't see myself as a hero, but I see myself as someone who's doing their part."
"I believe that America is a nation of immigrants, and that we must work together to protect their rights and dignity."
"Let's be clear: protecting Social Security and Medicare is not an entitlement, it's a promise."
"We must never forget that our strength as a nation lies in our diversity."
"I believe that our values are what make us great, and that we must never compromise on those values."
"I believe that education is the key to success, and that we must never stop investing in it."