Having the United Kingdom in the European Union gives us much greater confidence about the strength of the transatlantic union and is part of the cornerstone of institutions built after World War II that has made the world safer and more prosperous.

When our sailors in the Persian Gulf accidentally strayed into Iranian waters, that could have sparked a major international incident. Some folks here in Washington rushed to declare that it was the start of another hostage crisis. Instead, we worked directly with the Iranian government and secured the release of our sailors in less than 24 hours.

That's where peace begins - not just in the plans of leaders, but in the hearts of people. Not just in some carefully designed process, but in the daily connections - that sense of empathy that takes place among those who live together in this land and in this sacred city of Jerusalem.

The terrorists do not speak for over a billion Muslims who reject their hateful ideology.

America's nurses are the beating heart of our medical system.

Obama said if elected his government would "harness technology to confront the biggest challenges that America faces".

A brighter future is ours to write. Let’s begin this new chapter — together — and let’s start the work right now.