We cannot have a society in which some dictator some place can start imposing censorship here in the United States. If somebody is able to intimidate folks out of releasing a satirical movie, imagine what's going to happen when they see a documentary they don't like or news reports they don't like."

This is a core principle of my presidency - if you threaten America, you will find no safe haven.

We are one nation under God, and we may call that God different names but we remain one nation.

When our government is spoken of as some menacing, threatening, foreign entity, it ignores the fact that in our democracy, government is us

That is the story of our history - whether it's the pursuit of prosperity for our people or the struggle for equality for all of our citizens, our commitment to stand up for our values abroad, and our sacrifices to make the world a safer place. Let us remember that we can do these things not just because of wealth or power, but because of who we are. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

There's a utility in the democracy refreshing itself on an ongoing basis.

There is no individual salvation without collective salvation