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I think that most Americans don't resent people for getting rich. They want to get rich themselves.

I opposed the Defense of Marriage Act in 1996. It should be repealed and I will vote for its repeal on the Senate floor. I will also oppose any proposal to amend the U.S. Constitution to ban gays and lesbians from marrying.

I do not want two classes of citizens in this country. I want everybody to prosper. That's going to be a top priority.

We, the people, still believe that our obligations as Americans are not just to ourselves, but to all posterity.

When you try to sow the seeds of doubt in people`s minds about the legitimacy of our election, that undermines democracy. Then you`re doing the work of our adversaries for them.

Obviously [my daughters] - and Michelle - have made a lot of sacrifices on behalf of my cockamamie ideas, the running for office and things.