Barack Obama: “The United States will work with him and the Japanese people on initiatives that benefit our two countries, the region…”

a belief that our military and law enforcement owe allegiance not to any president or political party, but to the people and our constitution … a belief in the peaceful transfer of power

there will be no kings

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.

I am very happy to see a ceasefire. And I’m hopeful that it holds.