Empathy is a quality of character that can change the world.

I think that the Democratic Party is a big tent, which means that there are positions I may not agree with.

Just listen to what Mr. [Donald] Trump has to say and make your own judgment with respect to how confident you feel about his ability to manage things like our nuclear triad.

Nobody gets to threaten the full faith and credit of the United States just to extract political concessions.

I think it's important to realize that I was actually black before the election.

I will listen to you, especially when we disagree.

That is the story of our history - whether it's the pursuit of prosperity for our people or the struggle for equality for all of our citizens, our commitment to stand up for our values abroad, and our sacrifices to make the world a safer place. Let us remember that we can do these things not just because of wealth or power, but because of who we are. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.