Barack Obama: “We in America have a stake, not just in the stability of nations, but in the self-determination of individuals.”

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

In forming our union, the founders fell terribly short of the Declaration's promise, leaving slavery intact, allowing states to restrict the franchise to white men who owned property.

I am very happy to see a ceasefire. And I’m hopeful that it holds.

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