You want to be commander-in-chief? You can start by standing up for the men and women who wear the uniform of the United States, even when it's not politically convenient.

We've got a lot of work to do economically in this country to bring about a more just and fair economy.

I will support Iraqis and Syrians fighting to reclaim their communities.

Many of you know that I got my name, Barack, from my father. What you may not know is Barack is actually Swahili for 'That One.' And I got my middle name from somebody who obviously didn't think I'd ever run for president.

I have become a symbol of the possibility of America returning to our best traditions.

We have got to dispel this myth that bullying is just a normal rite of passage.

We believed we could prepare our kids for a more competitive world. And today, our younger students have earned the highest math and reading scores on record. Our high school graduation rate has hit an all-time high. And more Americans finish college than ever before.