Barack Obama: “Countries that are successful are countries that tap into the talents of all people and respect the rights of all…”

In forming our union, the founders fell terribly short of the Declaration's promise, leaving slavery intact, allowing states to restrict the franchise to white men who owned property.

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

The success of this experiment was never a given.

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