Barack Obama: “Ann S. Blackwood, Director for Health Programs, Bureau of International Organization Affairs, Department of State”

People aren't looking for perpetual anger and division. They are looking for fairness and common sense and mutual respect, that deep in our gut, we want to find a way to turn towards each other again, not further away.

Now the ball’s in your court, Iowa.

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.

I am very happy to see a ceasefire. And I’m hopeful that it holds.