"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."
"Let's be clear: protecting Social Security and Medicare is not an entitlement, it's a promise."
"I believe that our values are what make us great, and that we must never compromise on those values."
"I believe that America is a nation of immigrants, and that we must work together to protect their rights and dignity."
"We must never forget that our strength as a nation lies in our diversity."
"I don't see myself as a hero, but I see myself as someone who's doing their part."
"We must ensure that every American has access to quality healthcare, regardless of their income or background."
"We need to be investing in our young people, in their potential and their promise."
"I believe that education is the key to success, and that we must never stop investing in it."
"Every American has the right to be treated with respect, no matter what their race or ethnicity."