To compete in a global economy, our students must continue their education beyond high school. To make this expectation a reality, we must give students the tools they need to succeed, including the opportunity to take a college entrance exam.

California is beautiful to look at, but you can't be a part of it like you can in Michigan.

America needs to be able to be energy-independent, and the electric vehicle, the battery technology is one way of getting there.

I urge you to be bold. Life isn't changed from the balcony. Get onto the floor and dance, dance, dance.

If you opened up every single potential drilling opportunity in the United States, it would have the effect of lowering gas prices three cents, maybe. And that's because, of course, oil is traded on a global market.

America is an idea. And it's the solemn responsibility of each 'temporary' president to protect and nurture that noblest of all ideas - with integrity. This man, Mitt Romney, has shown - not through his experience, but through his actions and words - that he is unqualified to carry out that responsibility.

Thank you for the opportunity for the Democratic Party and progressives to reclaim the votes of the sane citizens of these United States.