Barack Obama: “There's nothing more important than what you're doing right here at this school.”

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.

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

Now the ball’s in your court, Iowa.

And there’s no reason to suggest that we can’t get through this one either.