I'm going to fight as hard as I can to make sure people have the futures that they deserve here in America.

I'm really lucky to have the kind of people I've got around me. I've got such a great group of predominantly young people, but so diverse, and they bring different perspectives to the table. They will tell me exactly what's on their mind.

You don`t build a coalition by insulting our friends or acting like a loose cannon. You do it by putting in the slow, hard work of building relationships.

It's time that we move from good words to good works, from sound bites to sound solutions.

I will go anywhere, anytime, to meet with anyone to find common ground.

The first lesson I've learned is that no matter what you do in your life, you have to figure out your own internal rhythms - I mean, what works for you doesn't necessarily work for your friend.

We'll hold out our hand; they have to unclench their fist.