No one in the United States of America should ever be targeted because of who they are, what they look like, or how they worship.

I want to express our grieve and condolences to the families of two hostages: one American, Dr. Warren Weinstein and an Italian Giovanni LaPorto who were tragically killed in a U.S. counterterrorism operation.

And terrorists who seek to harm our citizens will feel the long arm of American justice.

We are one nation under God, and we may call that God different names but we remain one nation.

I still don't feel responsible for what Donald Trump says or does. But I do feel a responsibility as president of the United States to make sure that I facilitate a good transition and I present to him as well, as the American people my best thinking, my best ideas about how you move the country forward. To speak out with respect to areas where I think the Republican party's wrong, but to pledge to work with them on those things that I think will advance the causes of security and prosperity and justice and inclusiveness in America.

My only agenda for the next two years is the same as the one I’ve had since the day I swore an oath on the steps of this Capitol — to do what I believe is best for America.

It could be another election where the alignments between Republicans and Democrats are different than they were this time and who a foreign country prefers.