Nothing can stand in the way of the power of millions of voices calling for change.

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.

Where you are right now doesn't have to determine where you'll end up.

After my election there was talk of a postracial America. And such a vision, however well intended, was never realistic.

First of all, I think everybody has to acknowledge don't underestimate the guy [Donald Trump], because he's going to be 45th president of the United States.

Societies in which we are able to unify ourselves around values and ideals and character and how we treat each other and cooperation and innovation, ultimately are gonna be more successful than societies that don't.

I think we've set the bar with respect to the notion that it is possible to provide health care for people. Now I know that the incoming Congress and administration talks about repealing it. But we've set a bar that shows that this can be done. And that core principle is one that the majority of Americans, including supporters of Donald Trump believe in.