We don't believe in a small America. We believe in a big America - a tolerant America, a just America, an equal America - that values the service of every patriot.

Greatness is never free; it must be earned.

History doesn't always move in a straight line. Sometimes it zigs and zags.

We don't ask you to believe in our ability to bring change, rather, we ask you to believe in yours.

I wish the country had fewer lawyers and more engineers.

Reading makes all other learning possible. We have to get books into our children's hands early and often.

We must act, knowing that our work will be imperfect.

Transparency and the rule of law will be the touchstones of this presidency.

Don't shortchange the future, because of fear in the present.

All of us - we should do everything we can to make sure this country lives up to our children's expectations.

We're breaking protocol here. That's the good thing about being President - I can do whatever I want.

The best anti-poverty program is a world-class education.

Cathleen Falsani: What is sin? Barack Obama: Being out of alignment with my values.

If you've got a business - you didn't build that.

I wouldn't be the man I am today without the woman who agreed to marry me 20 years ago

Of all the rocks upon which we build our lives, we are reminded today that family is the most important.

I'm a warrior for the middle class.

As we look forward to the New Year, let's resolve to recommit ourselves to the values we share.

For the sake of our children and our future, we must do more to combat climate change.