We can do better. ...We can't ignore the inequalities that persist in our justice system that undermine our most deeply held values of fairness and equality.

The American people are tired of liars and people who pretend to be something they're not.

We need a return to transparency and a system of checks and balances, to a president who respects Congress' role of oversight and accountability.

For all the injustices in our past and our present, we have to believe that in the free exchange of ideas, justice will prevail over injustice, tolerance over intolerance and progress over reaction.

We should raise the national minimum wage.

I agree with the secretary [Hillary Clinton] that I think what has to happen - and let me just mention what King Abdullah of Jordan said. I think he hit the nail on the head.

I believe that it is imperative that we learn from the mistakes.