Jason Rezaian is coming home. A courageous journalist for The Washington Post who wrote about the daily lives and hopes of the Iranian people, he's been held for a year and a half. He embodies the brave spirit that gives life to the freedom of the press. Jason has already been reunited with his wife and mom.

I wouldn't advise [people] to be silent.

This union may never be perfect, but generation after generation has shown that it can always be perfected.

In the midst of economic recovery and global upheaval, disasters like this remind us of the common humanity that we share.

I will listen to you, especially when we disagree.

As Commander in Chief, I will maintain the strongest military in the world, keep faith with our troops and go after those who would do us harm. But after a decade of war, I think we all recognize we've got to do some nation building here at home, rebuilding our roads, our bridges and especially caring for our Veterans who sacrificed so much for our freedom.

But you see, a rich country like America can perhaps afford to be stupid.