Barack Obama: “It is diversity itself that enriches, and is fundamental to, the American story.”

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

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

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

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