Barack Obama: “I assure you of the United States' strong support for Ireland.”

That was fantastic. I was a little tall for it.

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.

The American people want to find a way to turn towards each other again, not further away

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