I started as a community organizer. Every one of my campaigns was premised on getting new people involved. And if there's a theme in my public career it's that if ordinary people get involved then good things happen. So I want to see the Democratic Party move in that direction. And what that means is that we aren't just micro-targeting to eke out presidential victories; it means that we're showing up in places where right now we're not winning a lot.

We've evolved a lot since 9/11 also, in terms of our law enforcement capabilities, our intelligence capabilities, military, counterterrorism.

There are very few moments in our lives where we have the privilege to witness history taking place. This is one of those moments. This is one of those times.

If I did not love America, I wouldn't have moved here from Kenya.

It is time for a new compact among the civilized peoples of this world to eradicate war at its most fundamental source: the corruption of young minds by violent ideology.

What is true in the South is true for America.

The easiest way to get 15 minutes of fame is to be rude to somebody.