There are gonna be a core set of values that shouldn't be up for debate. Should be our north star.

I do think that I have a better sense of how military action can result in unintended consequences.

The future rewards those who press on. I don't have time to feel sorry for myself. I don't have time to complain. I'm going to press on.

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

A person’s zip code shouldn’t decide their destiny.

The greatest gift that Michelle and I have received over the last eight years has been the honor of serving as your President and First Lady. Together, we fought our way back from the worst recession in 80 years, and got unemployment to a nine-year low.

With patient and firm determination, I am going to press on for jobs. I'm going to press on for equality. I'm going to press on for the sake of our children. I'm going to press on for the sake of all those families who are struggling right now. I don't have time to feel sorry for myself. I don't have time to complain. I am going to press on.