I don't think most Americans understand that, for certain very wealthy people, our federal income tax system is a subsidy system that makes them richer.

Despite our best efforts and our highest hopes, America's long struggle with race is far from finished.

Tunnels, our ports, our airports - they need work. And there are millions of jobs to be done.

The worst part of what we heard Donald [trump] say has been about nuclear weapons. He has said repeatedly that he didn't care if other nations got nuclear weapons, Japan, South Korea, even Saudi Arabia. It has been the policy of the United States, Democrats and Republicans, to do everything we could to reduce the proliferation of nuclear weapons.

My vision of America is an America where everyone has a place, if you're willing to work hard, you do your part, you contribute to the community.

Barack Obama is uniquely qualified to speak about the knowledge, experience and temperament that the presidency requires. And I know he is raring to get out there and start campaigning and I really look forward to campaigning with him.

We must stop thinking of the individual and start thinking about what is best for society.