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.

A little reminder to those who don't back Obama and gay marriage. It's probably cause you're gay.

Progress does not compel us to settle centuries-long debates about the role of government for all time, but it does require us to act in our time.

For top executives to award themselves these kinds of compensation packages in the midst of this economic crisis isn't just bad taste, it's bad strategy, and I will not tolerate it as president.

There’s no doubt that there’s some folks who just really dislike me because they don’t like the idea of a black President.

The Tea Party I have huge disagreements with, obviously. But I give them credit for having activated themselves. And they made a difference in terms of moving the Republican Party, in terms of moving the country in a particular direction. It's a direction I disagreed with. But it showed that, in fact, you get involved, if your voice is heard it has an impact.

I absolutely think that when we talk about family, faith, community, I think it's important for Democrats to be able to connect with folks where they live.