Those who threaten Israel threaten us. Israel has always faced these threats on the frontlines. And I will bring to the White House an unshakable commitment to Israel's security. That starts with insuring Israel's qualitative military advantage. I will insure that Israel can defend itself from any threat - from Gaza to Tehran.

If you think you got a better idea in terms of how to approach this that's not gonna result in more pollution, and more asthma, and more illness then put your ideas out there. But don't just oppose things because, "This was Obama's agenda."

I absolutely think that when we talk about family, faith, community, I think it's important for Democrats to be able to connect with folks where they live.

Historically - when you look at how America has evolved, typically we make progress on race relations in fits and starts. We make some progress, and then there's maybe some slippage.

You Can't Rest on Your Laurels. Your Own Body of Work Is Yet to Come.

If you run you stand a chance of losing, but if you don't run you've already lost.

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