Barack Obama: “Today, almost all the people of the Americas live in democracies.”

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.

Your task is not to impose litmus tests.

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

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