Barack Obama said...

Some of you know when I was growing up, I didn't have a father in the house. But I did have people around me, stepfather...

Real strength is about working hard and taking responsibility and telling the truth even when it's inconvenient.

I just wanted to let you know, I could not be prouder of you, the kind of campaign you've conducted.

Our systematic effort to dismantle terrorist organizations must continue. But this war, like all wars, must end.