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.

If you want to make peace with your enemy, you have to work with your enemy. Then he becomes your partner.

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

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