Barack Obama: “He wants the debate on the issues.”

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

I hope this center will serve as an affirmation of just how special, how precious our democracy truly is.

The essence of Prop. 50 is to say that if you are going to play that game, then we are going to try to counteract that abuse of the system.

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.