From the first moment a woman dared to speak that hope - dared to believe that the American Dream was meant for her too - ordinary women have taken on extraordinary odds to give their daughters the chance for something else; for a life more equal, more free, and filled with more opportunity than they ever had. In so many ways we have succeeded, but in so many areas we have much work left to do.

Good afternoon, everybody-ugh, Jesus, gimme a sec.

My administration will be the most transparent in history

This counter-terrorism campaign will be waged through a steady, relentless effort to take out Isil wherever they exist, using our air power and our support for partner forces on the ground. This strategy of taking out terrorists who threaten us, while supporting partners on the front lines, is one that we have successfully pursued in Yemen and Somalia for years.

As a student of history, I also know civilization's debt to Islam.

Love and hope can conquer hate.

Sustaining the energy and focus involved in doing a good job I think starts to gets tougher the longer you do it.