I learned to slip back and forth between my black and white worlds. One of those tricks I had learned: People were satisfied so long as you were courteous and smiled and made no sudden moves. They were more than satisfied; they were relieved -- such a pleasant surprise to find a well-mannered young black man who didn't seem angry all the time.

When I've sent young men and women into harm's way, I always understand that that is the last resort, not the first resort.

I don't have to negotiate an arms agreement with Great Britain or with France.

I know that gaps can be closed. And they can be closed substantially, more than I think we believe.

We are an American family and we rise and fall together as one nation.

I think Donald Trump is going to try as best he can to make sure that he delivers not only to the people who voted for him but for the people at large and the good thing is that there are going to be elections coming up so there's a built-in incentive for him to try to do that.

I think it's useful to keep in mind I've been now President for over seven years and gun sales don't seem to have suffered during that time.