America, our endless blessings bestow an enduring burden. But as Americans, we welcome our responsibility to lead.

When you look at what [new generation] believe in, how they value diversity, how they believe in science, how they care about the environment, how they believe in, you know, everybody getting a fair shot, how they believe in not discriminating against people for sexual orientation and you know, their belief that we have to work with other countries to create a more peaceful world and to alleviate poverty, that's the majority an entire generation that's coming up behind us.

I have Muslim members of my family. I have lived in Muslim countries.

... our interests and our conscience compel us to act on behalf of those who long for freedom. And we must be a source of hope to the poor, the sick, the marginalized, the victims of prejudice.

The forces that divide us are not as strong as those that unite us.

In a world of complex threats, our security and leadership depends on all elements of our power - including strong and principled diplomacy.

Unlike my opponent, I will not let oil companies write this country's energy plan, or endanger our coastlines, or collect another $4 billion in corporate welfare from our taxpayers.