Barack Obama: “I send my warmest wishes to the Israeli people as they celebrate their independence.”

They're meant to remind us of who we can be, to remind us of what's possible, so we can forge ahead.

It fortifies you to say that, yes, this has been part of the journey that we’re on.

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

America is currently experiencing anger and vision but we are looking for fairness and common sense and mutual respect.