Barack Obama actually said...

We the People initiative to give all Americans an opportunity to petition the government on a range of issues affecting our nation.

Ghana has proven, I think, to be a model for Africa in terms of its democratic practices.

I will strive to lead the most open, transparent, and accountable government in history.

We will not take a dime from Washington lobbyists or special interest PACs. We're going to change how Washington works. They will not fund m...