Children's lives are not shaped solely by their families or immediate surroundings at large. That is why we must avoid the false dichotomy that says only government or only family is responsible. . . . Personal values and national policies must both play a role.

We must urgently begin to rebuild the bonds of trust and respect among Americans. Restoring trust in our politics, our press, our markets.

We did drive them [Iran] to the negotiating table. And my successor, John Kerry, and President [Barack] Obama got a deal that put a lid on Iran's nuclear program without firing a single shot. That's diplomacy. That's coalition-building. That's working with other nations.

We have a lot of issues with corporate power that have to be addressed. My plan takes us further and it would do the job.

Are we going to lead the world with strength and in accordance with our values? That's what I intend to do.

I think from a moral issue, CEOs should not be making - whether it's 270 or 300 times more than their workers are making.

I want to be the president for all Americans, regardless of your political beliefs, where you come from, what you look like, your religion.