I decided to become a community organizer ... Change won't come from the top, I would say. Change will come from a mobilized grass roots.

As Commander in Chief, I will maintain the strongest military in the world, keep faith with our troops and go after those who would do us harm. But after a decade of war, I think we all recognize we've got to do some nation building here at home, rebuilding our roads, our bridges and especially caring for our Veterans who sacrificed so much for our freedom.

You know, my faith is one that admits some doubt.

For we know that our patchwork heritage is a strength, not a weakness.

I'm really excited about the prospect of a woman president of the United States.

For more than four decades, the Libyan people have been ruled by a tyrant - Moammar Gaddafi. He has denied his people freedom, exploited their wealth, murdered opponents at home and abroad, and terrorized innocent people around the world - including Americans who were killed by Libyan agents.

You know, one of the things I think you understand as president is you're held responsible for everything, but you don't always have control of everything, right?