It [is] that courage that Africa most desperately needs.

In order for us to solve many big problems around the world, it is in our interest to work with Russia and obtain their cooperation.

It would be naive of me to suggest that with Russia committed militarily, as it is, to supporting what in many cases are barbarous tactics by the Assad regime to crush the opposition.

Insurance companies, drug companies are going to have to be ponying up, partly because right now they're receiving huge subsidies.

Mothers are the rocks of our families and a foundation in our communities. In gratitude for their generous love, patient counsel, and lifelong support, let us pay respect to the women who carry out the hard work of motherhood with skill and grace, and let us remember those mothers who, though no longer with us, inspire us still.

My main message is to the parents of Trayvon Martin. You know, if I had a son, he'd look like Trayvon.

And I believe the nation that invented the automobile cannot walk away from it.