Barack Obama: “She warmed the hearts of countless Americans with her beautiful voice and dramatic performances on screen.”

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.

At least one of our major parties has been captured by politics that is not that subtle about suggesting that ‘We the people’ means a certain kind of people.

That was fantastic. I was a little tall for it.

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