Barack Obama: “I am grateful they have chosen to take on these important roles, and I look forward to working with them in the months…”

I think when we act on that basis, it doesn't always work out, but over time things do get better.

The effort, he said, “should outrage all Americans, regardless of how they feel about Congresswoman Omar’s political views.”

The full weight of the federal government is being brought down on a law-abiding elected official because she has dared to criticize the president.

It is a decision about how do we face and embrace this finite amount of time we have on the planet.