Barack Obama: “I know my opponent is worried about his campaign but that's not what I'm worried about. I'm thinking about the Americans…”

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.

There’s no doubt that we are going through a period right now of disruption, polarization.

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

Your task is not to impose litmus tests.