Whatever we think of the past, we must not be prisoners to it.

You have to be involved in terms of what's happening in your local neighborhood and what issues are there.

It is that promise that has always set this country apart-that through hard work and sacrifice, each of us can pursue our individual dreams but still come together as one American family, to ensure that the next generation can pursue their dreams as well.

The Muslim call to prayer is one of the prettiest sounds on Earth at sunset.

The goal of this office will not be to favor one religious group over another - or even religious groups over secular groups. It will simply be to work on behalf of those organizations that want to work on behalf of our communities, and to do so without blurring the line that our founders wisely drew between church and state.

The genius of our founders is that they designed a system of government that can be changed. And we should take heart, because we’ve changed this country before.

I don't take a dime of their [lobbyist] money, and when I am president, they won't find a job in my White House.