Barack Obama: “My main hope right now is, is that violence is not the answer in solving these problems in Egypt.”

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

a belief that our military and law enforcement owe allegiance not to any president or political party, but to the people and our constitution … a belief in the peaceful transfer of power

There’s no doubt that we are going through a period right now of disruption, polarization.

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