If we're going to prevent people from being susceptible to the false promises of extremism, then the international community has to offer something better and the United States intends to do its part.

We'll build new ties of trade and of commerce, culture and education that unleash the potential of the Iraqi people.

We have not confronted forcefully enough the intolerance, sectarianism, and hopelessness that feeds violent extremism in too many parts of the globe.

No black or white America-just United States of America.

[We should beware] that our democracy stays healthy. And making sure that we maintain that sense of solidarity.

There is probably a perverse pride in my administration... that we were going to do the right thing, even if short-term it was unpopular. And I think anybody who's occupied this office has to remember that success is determined by an intersection in policy and politics and that you can't be neglecting of marketing and P.R. and public opinion.

Never give up on your dreams.