Barack Obama: “His modesty does not diminish his extraordinary conduct or the incredible example he has set for our men and women in…”

The essence of Prop. 50 is to say that if you are going to play that game, then we are going to try to counteract that abuse of the system.

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

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

It shows me somebody who’s not focused on the American people and the job they’re supposed to do.