Barack Obama: “The main message I have for you is that that spirit that we carried into the campaign, that spirit doesn't die.”

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

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.

I thought this was the South Side of Chicago.

No one was more skilled at bringing people together and getting legislation passed.