We live in a complex world and at a challenging time.

I will not stand by while the special interests use the same old tactics to keep things exactly the way they are ... Not this time. Not now.

Campaigning is different from governing.

If we are truly created equal then surely the love we commit to one another must be equal as well

That is the story of our history - whether it's the pursuit of prosperity for our people or the struggle for equality for all of our citizens, our commitment to stand up for our values abroad, and our sacrifices to make the world a safer place. Let us remember that we can do these things not just because of wealth or power, but because of who we are. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

The friendship that we established early on in our marriage ... that carries you through tough times. That and a good sense of humor.

I think the Prime Minister is the first to acknowledge that Malaysia's still got some work to do. Just like the United States, by the way, has some work to do on these issues. Human Rights Watch probably has a list of things they think we should be doing as a government.