Never give up on your dreams.

Islam has a proud tradition of tolerance.

I marched with you in the streets of Chicago to meet our immigration challenge. I fought with you in the Senate for comprehensive immigration reform. And I will make it a top priority in my first year as President.

History doesn't always move in a straight line. Sometimes it zigs and zags.

From the first moment a woman dared to speak that hope - dared to believe that the American Dream was meant for her too - ordinary women have taken on extraordinary odds to give their daughters the chance for something else; for a life more equal, more free, and filled with more opportunity than they ever had. In so many ways we have succeeded, but in so many areas we have much work left to do.

There are people in Iran who have the same aspirations as people all around the world for a better life.

All people should be treated equally, regardless of who they are or who they love.