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

I don't think it was progressive to vote to give gun makers and sellers immunity. I don't think it was progressive to vote against Ted Kennedy's immigration reform.

It is essential that America's word be good.

Voting is the most precious right of every citizen, and we have a moral obligation to ensure the integrity of our voting process.

With less competition, corporations can use their power to raise prices, limit choice for consumers, cut wages for workers, crowd out start-ups and small businesses.

If we don't rebuild that connection with people we will really find even bigger gaps, because our gap on inequality is not just economic.

May God bless you, and may God bless the United States of America.