Barack Obama: “He has displayed courage and persistence in the pursuit of justice.”

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

Listen, hypocrisy is progress.

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

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.