Barack Obama: “He thinks it's in Iraq's best interest for the Iraqis to take responsibility for their future.”

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.

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

It was nevertheless important that we all play a part in assuring that our elected officials are accountable.

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