Barack Obama: “We must advance to direct talks in the near term, in order to reach an agreement that ends the conflict.”

In forming our union, the founders fell terribly short of the Declaration's promise, leaving slavery intact, allowing states to restrict the franchise to white men who owned property.

Now the ball’s in your court, Iowa.

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

Your task is not to impose litmus tests.