We cannot meet 21st Century challenges with a 20th Century bureaucracy.

Any time bombs are used to target civilians it is an act of terror.

We are not entitled to success we have to earn it

we will encourage more Americans to study in Muslim communities

There's some bittersweet feelings about leaving the people here [in the White House]. 'Cause even though all the team you assemble, you know, you're going to stay in touch with 'em, it's not the same, you know? The band kind of breaks up.

If we truly believe in our public schools, then we have a moral responsibility to do better - to break the either-or mentality around school reform, and embrace a both-and mentality. Good schools will require both the structural reform and the resources necessary to prepare our kids for the future.

Certainly I've appreciated Angela Merkel as a partner.