Barack Obama: “I once again call on the Burmese Government to release Aung San Suu Kyi and all political prisoners immediately and…”

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

it was nevertheless important that we all play a part in assuring that our elected officials are accountable.

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.

She knew she was going to mess me up, and she did it anyway.