Barack Obama: “I reaffirmed America's fundamental commitment to the universal rights of all people.”

It fortifies you to say that, yes, this has been part of the journey that we’re on.

No one was more skilled at bringing people together and getting legislation passed.

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

People aren't looking for perpetual anger and division. They are looking for fairness and common sense and mutual respect, that deep in our gut, we want to find a way to turn towards each other again, not further away.