The long sweep of America has been defined by forward motion, a constant widening of our founding creed to embrace all and not just some.

Let me tell you, this generation coming up, unselfish, altruistic, creative, patriotic, I've seen you in every corner of the country.

I am asking you to believe. Not in my ability to bring about change, but in yours.

If you're tired of arguing with strangers on the Internet, try talking with one of them in real life.

Change only happens when ordinary people get involved and they get engaged and they come together to demand it.

the only way change happens is when ordinary Americans get together, work together, and demand it

America is a better, stronger place than it was when we started.

The strength of our democracy has always rested on our ability to hear each other out.

Only if our politics better reflects the decency of our people.

We can argue about how to best achieve these goals. But we can't be complacent about the goals themselves.

But laws alone won't be enough. Hearts must change.

You made me a better President, and you made me a better man.