Which passages of scripture should guide our public policy? Should we go with Leviticus, which suggests slavery is OK and that eating shellfish is an abomination? Or we could go with Deuteronomy, which suggests stoning your child if he strays from the faith?

In order for us to solve many big problems around the world, it is in our interest to work with Russia and obtain their cooperation.

No development strategy can be based only upon what comes out of the ground, nor can it be sustained while young people are out of work.

We will outstretch the hand if you unclench your fist.

I invigorated the grassroots in the Republican Party as well as the Democratic Party.

I am going to be able to present to the incoming administration a country that is stronger. A federal government that is working better and more efficiently. A national security apparatus that is both more effective and truer to our values. Energy policies that are resulting in not just less pollution, but also more jobs.

As the wealthiest nation on Earth, I believe the United States has a moral obligation to lead the fight against hunger and malnutrition, and to partner with others.