If we hope to give our children a chance, it's time we start giving our teachers a chance.

This is our first task-caring for our children. It's our first job. If we don't get that right, we don't get anything right. That's how, as a society, we will be judged.

I think that part of my optimism comes from the belief that we as a people could actually, regardless of all the disadvantage of the past, regardless of the fact that a lot of other folks got a head start in the race, if we were able to make the race fair right now.

What drags down our entire economy is when there's an ever-widening chasm between the ultra-rich and everybody else.

That may prevent us from getting a deal done, It is there to be had. Whether ultimately Iran can seize that opportunity - we will have to wait and see, but it is not for lack of trying on our part.

You know, I have more than enough to do without having to worry about the financial system.

We will convey our deep appreciation for the Islamic faith, which has done so much over the centuries to shape the world - including in my own country.