That is our generation’s task - to make these words, these rights, these values of life and liberty and the pursuit of happiness real for every American.

Based on current surveys of public opinion in the United States, it turns out that the majority of Americans think I've done a pretty good job.

Unless you're one of the first Americans, a Native American, you came from someplace else. Somebody brought you.

This is the moment when we must build on the wealth that open markets have created, and share its benefits more equitably. Trade has been a cornerstone of our growth and global development. But we will not be able to sustain this growth if it favors the few, and not the many.

Now is not the time to gut these job-creating investments in science and innovation. Now is the time to reach a level of research and development not seen since the height of the Space Race.

Obviously, if Congress wants to talk about anything, we're happy to provide information. We're committed to moving forward under the current act.

In America, we started the public school system very early in the century, and as a consequence we had more skilled workers than any nation on Earth, which meant that we were more productive than any nation on Earth.