The worst thing that can happen in a democracy - as well as in an individual's life - is to become cynical about the future and lose hope.

I wanna be a president for everyone in America. That's my goal, this what I will do, that's what I've done in my past.

The most important thing I have to say to you today is that hair matters. Your hair will send significant messages to those around you: what hopes and dreams you have for the world, but more, what hopes and dreams you have for your hair. Pay attention to your hair, because everyone else will.

When we didn't succeed at healthcare reform back in 1993, 1994, I went to work with Democrats and Republicans and we created the Children's Health Insurance Program.

I think that you can disagree with people and debate over their positions with issues without engaging in the politics of personal destruction.

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

We shouldn't leave the work of politics to people who run for public office.