Barack Obama: “Michelle and I are proud to celebrate with friends here at home and around the world, including those in the State of…”

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

People aren't looking for perpetual anger and division. They are looking for fairness and common sense and mutual respect, that deep in our gut, we want to find a way to turn towards each other again, not further away.

I thought this was the South Side of Chicago.

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.