I invigorated the grassroots in the Republican Party as well as the Democratic Party.

You have countries like India that have tried to help untouchables, with essentially affirmative-action programs, but it hasn't fundamentally changed the structure of their societies.

In the past, there have been a range of treaties that divided Congress and every administration was able to get them through.

These days, the House Republicans actually give John Boehner a harder time than they give me. Which means orange really is the new black.

Now, in practice, in daily social interactions, etc., there may be all kinds of biases and prejudices that are unspoken, that people aren't aware of, that affect who's hired, and who gets loans, and how kids are treated in school. But it's a powerful thing if you have on your side an idea that the overwhelming majority of people believe in because that's how you can build a consensus that's lasting.

You want to be commander-in-chief? You can start by standing up for the men and women who wear the uniform of the United States, even when it's not politically convenient.

America leads - not with bluster, but with persistent, steady resolve.