All of us - we should do everything we can to make sure this country lives up to our children's expectations.

So on this Human Rights Day, let us rededicate ourselves to the advancement of human rights and freedoms for all, and pledge always to live by the ideals we promote to the world.

There are some exceptions: Chicago, my hometown, in particular. But overall in the country this is a much safer place than it used to be.

Instead of giving in to cynicism and division, let's move forward with the confidence and optimism and unity that define us as a people.

I am very proud of the fact I do not cheat when I'm playing golf.

America is a country of strong families and strong values. My life's been blessed by both.

Estiven Rodriguez couldn't speak a word of English when he moved to New York City at age nine. But last month, thanks to the support of great teachers and an innovative tutoring program, he led a march of his classmates - through a crowd of cheering parents and neighbors - from their high school to the post office, where they mailed off their college applications. And this son of a factory worker just found out he's going to college this fall.