The fights I fought... cost a lot --the fight for the assault-weapons ban cost 20 members their seats in Congress. The NRA is the reason the Republicans control the House.

Every American should have above average income, and my Administration is going to see they get it.

Constant conflict is actually often good politics. Because the more you can inflame your supporters the more likely they are to show up at election day. And if they're more inflamed than the other side, even if the other side has more people agreeing with it, you'll win, because your crowd will show up.

I wanted to continue to be active on those things that I cared about when I was president where I could still have an impact.

But the truth is, countries have to do what is best in each instance to pursue both their interest and their values.

Most of the major mistakes I made in my life, I made when I was too tired to know what I was doing - both personally and professionally.

Talk to people about what our real choices are... Our way works better... Stick with us, keep talking and think how much better it will be if we keep going forward together.