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!

To love someone deeply gives you strength. Being loved by someone deeply gives you courage.

If you want a love message to be heard, it has got to be sent out. To keep a lamp burning, we have to keep putting oil in it.

A squirrel dying in front of your house may be more relevant to your interests right now than people dying in Africa.

As we look ahead into the next century, leaders will be those who empower others.