Barack Obama: “And we're grateful to Jim for his legacy of service to Vermont and the United States of America.”

It shows me somebody who’s not focused on the American people and the job they’re supposed to do.

I think when you understand the complexities of America and the contradictions of America, I don’t think it makes you love it less. I think it makes you love it more.

America is currently experiencing anger and vision but we are looking for fairness and common sense and mutual respect."

Listen, hypocrisy is progress.