I've always been intrigued by the Senate, and admired many of the people who have served there.

Being human, we are imperfect. That's why we need each other. To catch each other when we falter. To encourage each other when we lose heart. Some may lead; others may follow; but none of us can go it alone.

The challenge is to practice politics as the art of making what appears to be impossible, possible.

We have to figure out how to deal with Iran as the principal state sponsor of terrorism in the world.

As president, I will take that work, that bipartisan work, that finding common ground, because you have to be able to get along with people to get things done in Washington.

I have written a book it's called "Stronger Together."

Wall Street can never be allowed to threaten main street again. No bank can be too big to fail, no executive too powerful to jail.