I see Americans of every party, every background, every faith who believe that we are stronger together: black, white, Latino, Asian, Native American; young, old; gay, straight; men, women, folks with disabilities, all pledging allegiance under the same proud flag to this big, bold country that we love. That's what I see. That's the America I know!

Our patience will achieve more than our force.

Those who occupy their minds with small matters, generally become incapable of greatness.

The Democrats have pretty much given up on the white working class. That would require a commitment to economic issues, and that's not their concern.

I am an optimist. It does not seem too much use being anything else.