If you give voters a choice between a Democrat who promises to do nothing and a Republican who promises to do nothing, they’re generally going to side with the Republican, because they’re better at that than we are.

A stronger middle class is not the consequence of economic growth. A stronger middle class is the cause of economic growth.

Donald Trump is a racist. Donald Trump in fact is making fascist appeals. That's why many self-respecting Republicans are not supporting Donald Trump for president.

We need to focus on destroying ISIL, but we shouldn't be the ones declaring that [Bashir] Assad must go.

We need to be much more far thinking in this new 21st century era of - of nation state failures and conflict. It's not just about getting rid of a single dictator. It is about understanding the secondary and third consequences that fall next.

I think America is moving to a much more connected, inclusive and compassionate place.

I think we should want all of our cities to become more compassionate places, frankly.