Dignity does not come from avenging insults, especially from violence that can never be justified. It comes from taking responsibility and advancing our common humanity.

I have a lot of reason to believe, as we saw in the 2012 election, most Americans don't agree with the extremists on any side of an issue, but there needs to continue to be an effort to find common ground, or even take it to higher ground on behalf of the future.

To me you cannot be fully human, fully civilised, unless you recognise humanity in everyone.

I think violence can never be justified.

We need more good jobs that reward hard work with rising wages, dignity, and a ladder to a better life.

We'll hold out our hand; they have to unclench their fist.