We know that progress is not inevitable. But neither was victory upon these beaches. Now, as then, the inner voice tells us to stand up and move forward. Now, as then, free people must choose.

Just because we cannot do everything for everyone does not mean we should do nothing for anyone.

Don't you ever orget that in the end, our future is tied to people, that it's more about ideas than a tax.

Any poll is a picture of an unfinished horse race except the Election Day polls.

Being President is a little like being the grounds-keeper at a cemetery: there's plenty of people below you but no one's listening.

When we give what we can, and give it with joy, we don't just renew the American tradition of giving, we also renew ourselves.

When I was in office I expressed admiration and respect and even affection for Republicans that I knew and liked and cared about, and I tried to find ways to work with them. I think the Democrats should do that, and just keep trying to lower the temperature.