If we can extend a hand to banks on Wall Street when they get into trouble, we can extend a hand to Americans who are struggling, often through no fault of their own.

The American economy does not stand still, and neither should the rules that govern it. The evolution of industries often warrants regulatory reform.

There is nothing liberal about wanting to reduce the influence of money in politics. That is common sense.

Had the reverend not retired and had he not acknowledged that what he had said had deeply offended people and were inappropriate and mischaracterized what I believe is the greatness of this country, for all its flaws, then I wouldn't have…

I think he's saddened by what has happened. And I told him I feel badly that he's been characterized just in this one way and people haven't seen this broader aspect of him.

I want to make sure that the tone of this campaign remains -- creates the situation where Democrats are going to win in November.

for what they do, not what they are.

the need for a process that identifies systemic risks to the financial system.

We cannot solve the problems of America if, every time somebody somewhere says something stupid, that everybody gets up in arms.

He says he would not have any permanent U.S. bases there but that he would keep some American troops in the country to protect U.S. embassies and personnel.

George Bush called this the ownership society, but what he really meant was, you're on your own society. If you lose your job, you're on your own. If you got lured in by deceptive mortgage practices, you're on your own. And John McCain…

He would also include both public and private Iraqis, as well as U.N. representatives in a group that would help to plan for the country's governance, also to re-examine its constitution.