Barack Obama: “We have the power to shape our future.”

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.

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.

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