Barack Obama: “We must make sure this plan is implemented in a way that helps homeowners and does not enrich Wall Street CEOs at the…”

They're meant to remind us of who we can be, to remind us of what's possible, so we can forge ahead.

This idea that any suggestion or criticism that America was anything other than perfect is unpatriotic... is a suggestion that you hate your country.

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