It is my view that we cannot conduct foreign policy at the extremes.

We must protect our democratic institutions and the rule of law.

So how do I want to spend the rest of my life? I want to spend as much time as I can with my family, and I want to help change the country and the world for the better. That duty does much more than give me purpose; it gives me something to hope for. It makes me nostalgic for the future.

We have to address the systemic issues that are holding people back.

Putin sought to keep Ukraine weak through corruption.

Israel has no better friend than Joe Biden.

The road to progress is paved with hard work and determination.

My recollection is – and I’d have to confirm this – but I don’t recall paying any money to go to law school.

The work of democracy is never done; it requires constant effort and commitment.

My fellow Americans, trickle-down economics has never worked. It’s time to grow the economy from the bottom up and middle out.

Humans were capable of incredible cruelty, our father wanted me, my sister, and my brothers to understand. And just as dangerous, he made us see, human beings were also capable of looking the other way and remaining silent when awful things were happening all around them.

We need to focus on the needs of working families and the middle class.

I’ve been really, really fortunate.

Reverend Clementa.

We have to address the root causes of inequality and injustice.

We must build an economy that works for all Americans, not just the wealthy few.

Most liberals think of civil liberties as their Achilles heel. It isn’t.

The fight for civil rights is a fight for the heart of America.

We have all seen the knee of injustice on the neck of Black America. Now is our opportunity to make real progress.

I have never left another senator out to dry. Never.

For the world to follow, we must do more than rattle our sabers and demand allegiance to our vision simply because we believe we are right. We must provide a reason for others to aspire to that vision. And that reason must come with more than the repetition of a bumper-sticker phrase about freedom and democracy.

You are twice as likely to be struck by lightning as you around to be affected by a terrorist event in the United States.

We have to ensure that every American has a chance to achieve their dreams.

There’s no wall high enough to keep any virus away.

You know, my Grandpop Finnegan used to have an expression: he used to say, ‘Joey, the guy in Olyphant’s out of work, it’s an economic slowdown. When your brother-in-law’s out of work, it’s a recession. When you’re out of work, it’s a depression.

Well, I was 29 years old when I came to the United States Senate, and I have learned a lot.

Dad. Look at me. Look at me, Dad. Remember, Dad. Home base, Dad. Home base.” What he was saying was: Remember who you are. Remember what matters. Stay true to your ideals. Be courageous.

We need to invest in our infrastructure and create opportunities for growth.

The American spirit is defined by our ability to come together and persevere.

I was a newly elected thirty-year-old United States senator, excited to be down in Washington interviewing staff, when I got the call that my wife and eighteen-month-old daughter had died in a car accident while out shopping the week before Christmas. Beau and Hunt had been in the car, too.

People should not be in a position where their children have access to weapons and ammunition.

Our nation’s progress depends on our commitment to fairness and equality.

There’s no political point worth my son’s life.

We must act decisively to combat climate change.

Together, we can tackle the toughest challenges.

I am absolutely comfortable with the fact that men marrying men, women marrying women, and heterosexual men and women marrying another are entitled to the same exact rights, all the civil rights, all the civil liberties. And quite frankly, I don’t see much of a distinction beyond that.

Income inequity has to be addressed.

I believe in the goodness of the American people.

I thought I’d died and gone to Yale.

I graduated from the University of Delaware with a double major in history and political science.

Our differences do not define us. Our values do.

Unity is our path forward. We can’t do this alone.

We prefer truth over facts.

To be united, we need to listen to each other, and to understand one another.

America doesn’t have health insurance.

We have to restore the soul of this nation.

Innovation can only occur where you can breathe free.

History says, don’t hope On this side of the grave. But then, once in a lifetime The longed-for tidal wave Of justice can rise up, And hope and history rhyme.

Real leadership is about making tough decisions for the right reasons.

Our democracy is precious, and it requires constant vigilance and care.

Reality has a way of intruding. Reality eventually intrudes on everything.

We have put together one of the most extensive and inclusive voter fraud organizations in the history of American politics.

The measure of our success is how we help those who are struggling the most.

I have always believed that in order to make progress, we must first listen to one another.

The challenges we face today are not insurmountable if we face them together.

Remember, no one decides who they’re going to vote for based on the vice president. I mean that literally.

We have to take care of the cure that will make the problem worse no matter what.

America is strongest when we stand together.

The future belongs to those who are willing to work for it.

My father used to have an expression. He’d say, ‘Joey, a job is about a lot more than a paycheck. It’s about your dignity. It’s about respect. It’s about your place in your community.

In the face of adversity, we must come together and move forward as one.

Everyone deserves a chance to achieve their dreams.

True bravery is when there is very little chance of winning, but you keep fighting.

Hope is the thing that gets you up in the morning, and that hope drives us forward.

Fighting corruption is not just good governance. It’s self-defense. It’s patriotism.

I’m a firm believer that when people are given a chance, they’ll rise to the occasion.

The strength of the nation lies in its diversity and its ability to come together.

We Irish are the only people in the world who are actually nostalgic about the future.

Corruption is a cancer: a cancer that eats away at a citizen’s faith in democracy, diminishes the instinct for innovation and creativity; already-tight national budgets, crowding out important national investments. It wastes the talent of entire generations. It scares away investments and jobs.

We need to build back better, and that means rebuilding our economy from the middle out and the bottom up.

Our job is to create a country where everyone gets a fair shot and can do their best.

Folks, I can tell you I’ve known eight presidents, three of them intimately.

Our unity is our greatest strength.

The essence of America is the belief that anyone can make it, regardless of where they come from.

We all know – or at least we are told continuously – that we are a divided people. And we know there’s a degree of truth in it. We have too often allowed our differences to prevail among us. We have too often allowed ambitious men to play off those differences for political gain. We have too often retreated behind our differences when no one really tried to lead us beyond them.

If I don’t run for president, we’ll all be OK.

You know, the only way to get something done is to be committed to it, and I am.

I believe in the American dream.

First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out – Because I was not a Socialist. Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I did not speak out – Because I was not a Trade Unionist. Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out – Because I was not a Jew. Then they came for me – and there was no one left to speak for me.

Failure at some point in your life is inevitable, but giving up is unforgivable.

We are in a battle for the soul of the nation.

Don’t tell me what you value. Show me your budget, and I’ll tell you what you value.