Barack Obama: “And yes, Maine, change is the health care reform that we passed after a century of trying.”

Your task is not to impose litmus tests.

And there’s no reason to suggest that we can’t get through this one either.

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.