Barack Obama: “If confirmed as Secretary of State, I look forward to working with this committee and your colleagues in the House of…”

It shows me somebody who’s not focused on the American people and the job they’re supposed to do.

Your task is not to impose litmus tests.

We designed the center not to be some lifeless mausoleum.

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.