Barack Obama: “There's no natural lobby for the research that may lead to a lifesaving medical breakthrough.”

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

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

The success of this experiment was never a given.

a belief that our military and law enforcement owe allegiance not to any president or political party, but to the people and our constitution … a belief in the peaceful transfer of power