We must reject the easy impulses of bitterness and rancor and embrace the difficult work, but the important work, the vital work of finding a path forward together.

Being a teacher is back-breakingly difficult work. It is also extremely important work.

In a world that is more interconnected and interdependent than ever before, it is critical that we work together to uphold the norms and statutes that keep our citizens safe, our countries secure, and our economies fair.

If you don't work on important problems, it's not likely that you'll do important work.

The motto of the Netherlands is translated into English as 'I will uphold.' But I want you to know that, as we go forward, our message together is not just 'I will uphold,' but 'we will uphold.'

It's more important to fly midpoint in deals and work together than to try to haggle for the last dollar.