That's part of what I tried to describe to my team and supporters after the election, there was a lot of disappointment.

Reading makes all other learning possible. We have to get books into our children's hands early and often.

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.

Presidential elections always turn on personalities, they turn on how campaigns are run, they turn on natural desires for change.

John Conyers and I were the ones who wrote the bill that provides for Medicare for all. And, so, even though the single-payer plan is not what's before the Congress, to expand Medicare, so that people 55 and up would be - would have the chance to buy in, that's - that would be a step in the right direction, no question about it.

As the United States begins a new chapter in our relationship with Cuba, we hope it will create an environment that improves the lives of the Cuban people, not because it is imposed by us, the United States, but through the talent and ingenuity and aspirations, and the conversations among Cubans from all walks of life so they can decide what the best course is for their prosperity.

One of the things I've learned about being president is that we'll work on issues for long periods of time, sometimes in obscurity.