Barack Obama: “We're all in this together and we rise or fall as one Nation and as one people.”

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.

Your task is not to impose litmus tests.

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

America is currently experiencing anger and vision but we are looking for fairness and common sense and mutual respect."