"The thing about the American people, and I've said this before, is that they're really good people. They're just like you and me. They want to do the right thing. They just sometimes get confused."

"I'm not going to tell you that this is going to be easy. But I am going to tell you that it's going to be worth it."

"I have to say, though, I do miss Air Force One. It's a pretty sweet ride."

"I'm not interested in being the best Black President, I'm interested in being the best President."

"I don't mind a good argument. I don't mind a good debate. I don't mind somebody who disagrees with me. But I do mind somebody who just makes stuff up."