In order for us to solve many big problems around the world, it is in our interest to work with Russia and obtain their cooperation.

If we’re going to have arguments, let’s have arguments — but let’s make them debates worthy of this body and worthy of this country.

I've said this before, and I know this raises questions in the minds of some evangelicals. I do not believe that my mother, who never formally embraced Christianity as far as I know ... I do not believe she went to hell.

I commended Angela [Merkel] for her leadership along with President Hollande in working to resolve the conflict in Ukraine. We continued to stand with the people of Ukraine and for the basic principle that nations have a right to determine their own destiny and we discussed the importance of maintaining sanctions until Russia fully complies with the Minsk Agreement.

The path of America's development is never a straight line. Sometimes we move in ways that are forwards; sometime that seem back.

What I want to try to do is unify the two wings of the Democratic Party. What's considered the more progressive wing of the Democratic Party - the more centrist wing of the party. I think we can craft an approach that is more American, pro-worker, pro-business, pro-growth.

Progressives should recognize common morality with religion.