America at its best is inclusive and not exclusive.

Across the globe there are girls who will one day lead nations, if only we afford them the chance to choose their own destinies.

Jerusalem will remain the capital of Israel and it must remain undivided."Truth: Obama later said, "This was an example where we had some poor phrasing in the speech and we immediately tried to correct the interpretation that was given. The point we were simply making was, is that we don't want barbed wire running through Jerusalem.

Democracy is hard work.

We have greater awareness of where we're falling short than we used to. Just take the example of community police relations.

I agree with the basic principle that anybody who wants to serve in our armed forces and make sacrifices on our behalf, on behalf of our national security, anybody should be able to serve. And they shouldn't have to lie about who they are in order to serve.

The young are going to be the messengers of this continued strengthening of the diversity in America.