“Our democracy must be not only the envy of the world but the engine of our own renewal. There is nothing wrong with America that cannot be cured by what is right with America.”

“There is nothing wrong with America that cannot be cured by what is right with America.”

“There is nothing wrong in America that can't be fixed with what is right in America.”

“You are carrying the future of America in your heart and your mind. So live your dreams and remember, whatever you choose to do with your life, you must also be a citizen of your country, your n ation, and our interdependent world. Because while our differences make life more fascinating, our common humanity matters more.”

“We cannot build our own future without helping others to build theirs.”

“All America loses when any person is denied or forced out of a job because of sexual orientation. Being gay, the last time I thought about it, seemed to have nothing to do with the ability to read a balance book, fix a broken bone, or change a spark plug.”

“People around the world have always been more impressed by the power of our example than by the example of our power.”