Barack Obama: “Yesterday, seven Americans in Afghanistan gave their lives in service to their country.”

We’ve now fought a war, spent billions and billions of dollars, you know, put enormous strain on our military. A lot of people have died. And it feels like we’re back where we were before we started the war, except maybe a little bit worse…

Now the ball’s in your court, Iowa.

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

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