"We must rekindle the fire of idealism in our society."
"I believe that America's best days are still ahead of us, and that we have the power to make that a reality."
"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 small businesses, in their growth and success."
"I believe that the American people are ready for change, and I'm ready to lead that change."
"We must ensure that every American has access to quality healthcare."
"I'm a Democrat, and I believe in the principles of the Democratic Party."
"We must never forget that America is a land of opportunity, and that we must work together to keep it that way."
"We need to be investing in our environment, in its preservation and protection."
"We need to be investing in our children, in their education and their future."
"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."