[A]lthough the principle of equality has always been self-evident, it has never been self-executing.

I have the authority to address the threat from Isil, but I believe we are strongest as a nation when the president and Congress work together. So I welcome congressional support for this effort in order to show the world that Americans are united in confronting this danger.

America at its best is inclusive and not exclusive.

The fact that my 15 minutes of fame has extended a little longer than 15 minutes is somewhat surprising to me, and a matter of bewilderment for my wife.

We need to internalize this idea of excellence. Not many folks spend a lot of time trying to be excellent.

But the basic principle that we’re going to have to see some of this debt written down, that the government is going to have to support some banks, that others that are not viable, essentially that we’re going to have to do something with those assets.

The American people are going to have a good choice.