But do I think that our actions in anyway violate the War Powers Resolution, the answer is no.

I'm trying to move an aircraft carrier here, I'm not just steering the speedboat.

Simple exchanges can break down walls between us, for when people come together and speak to one another and share a common experience, then their common humanity is revealed. We are reminded that we're joined together by our pursuit of a life that's productive and purposeful, and when that happens mistrust begins to fade and our smaller differences no longer overshadow the things that we share. And that's where progress begins.

Libraries have a special role to play in our knowledge economy. Your institutions have been and should be a place where parents and children come to read together and learn together. We should take our kids there more.

Our journey is not complete until our gay brothers and sisters are treated like anyone else under the law.

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

What you saw was the people of New York having a debate, talking through these issues. It was contentious. It was emotional. But ultimately, they made a decision to recognize civil marriage. And I think that's exactly how things should work.