Barack Obama: “We also know kids are better off when raised by loving families, not institutions.”

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.

I am very happy to see a ceasefire. And I’m hopeful that it holds.

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

And there’s no reason to suggest that we can’t get through this one either.