Barack Obama: “He also sent Republican lawmakers a strong message, saying he's opposed to a short-term increase in the debt ceiling.”

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.

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

For almost four decades, Nancy Pelosi served the American people and worked to make our country better.