Barack Obama: “Some of it was the result of an era of easy credit, when millions of Americans borrowed beyond their means.”

Never talks that way when they are in the same room.

She knew she was going to mess me up, and she did it anyway.

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.

No one was more skilled at bringing people together and getting legislation passed.