Barack Obama: “These steps will help us move forward.”

I thought this was the South Side of Chicago.

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

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.

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