We cannot help but believe that the old hatreds shall someday pass; that the lines of tribe shall soon dissolve; that as the world grows smaller, our common humanity shall reveal itself.

If it's on Facebook, it all looks the same.

In many ways [those middle-aged black ladies] my touchstone, because they are what I meant when I talked about the audacity of hope.

The Gulf States are extraordinarily suspicious of Iran for good reason. They view Iran as meddling in their affairs. They have seen Iran level asymmetric attacks against their facilities or their interests.

The only reason I send a single young man or woman in uniform anywhere in the world is because I think it's necessary to keep us safe.

I don't want to jump the gun, [but] I will tell you, though, that my goal is to have the best possible government.

You're the reason why selfless soldiers won't be kicked out of the military because of who they are or who they love.