Barack Obama: “That is America's very promise - and Social Security's very guarantee.”

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

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.

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.