Barack Obama: “Together, we will make this new century an American century yet again, and secure a bright future for generations to…”

the American people want to find a way to turn towards each other again, not further away"

Your task is not to impose litmus tests.

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.

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