The more united we are on the central questions of policy, the better it will be for the future of our country.

My blood is no different from that of other martyrs.

I believe that I can improve things.

There are two ways of confronting the country's problems.One is through a management style based on adventurism, instability, play-acting, exaggerations, wrongdoing, being secretive, self-importance, superficiality and ignoring the law. The second way is based on realism, respect, openness, collective wisdom and avoiding extremism.

The language Mr. Obama uses is refreshingly different from that of his predecessor, George W. Bush.