We can lead this world and make it safer and more secure for our children and our grandchildren, for generations to come.

The laws of our land are catching up to the fundamental truth that millions of Americans hold in our hearts: when all Americans are treated as equal, no matter who they are or whom they love, we are all more free.

We will not apologise for our way of life.

What we shouldn't be doing is trying to take away your rights to bargain for better wages or working conditions... These so-called "right to work" laws, they don't have to do with economics; they have everything to do with politics. What they're really talking about is giving you the right to work for less money.

Republicans in Congress have two choices here: They can act responsibly, and pay America’s bills; or they can act irresponsibly, and put America through another economic crisis. But they will not collect a ransom in exchange for not crashing the American economy.

To anyone out there who has ever been assaulted: You will never be alone. You are never alone. We have your back. I've got your back.

The shadow of crisis has passed, and the State of the Union is strong.