Barack Obama: “The United States remains committed to policies that promote democratic principles, the rule of law, and respect for…”

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

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.

the American people want to find a way to turn towards each other again, not further away

I thought this was the South Side of Chicago.