Barack Obama: “A democratic government accountable to the people must be as transparent as possible.”

They're meant to remind us of who we can be, to remind us of what's possible, so we can forge ahead.

a belief that our military and law enforcement owe allegiance not to any president or political party, but to the people and our constitution … a belief in the peaceful transfer of power

No one was more skilled at bringing people together and getting legislation passed.

Now the ball’s in your court, Iowa.