Barack Obama: “A strong nation requires strong partnerships with our state, local, and tribal officials.”

In forming our union, the founders fell terribly short of the Declaration's promise, leaving slavery intact, allowing states to restrict the franchise to white men who owned property.

It fortifies you to say that, yes, this has been part of the journey that we’re on.

They're meant to remind us of who we can be, to remind us of what's possible, so we can forge ahead.

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