"Children under five are the poorest age group in America, and one in four infants, toddlers and preschoolers are poor during the years of greatest brain development."

"You really can change the world if you care enough."

"If we think we have ours and don't owe any time or money or effort to help those left behind, then we are a part of the problem rather than the solution to the fraying social fabric that threatens all Americans."

"The future which we hold in trust for our own children will be shaped by our fairness to other people's children."

"Knowledge is the gathering of scattered facts; wisdom is the synthesis of lived experience. For where clarity resides, peace inevitably follows."

"In Scotland, the indication is that for the Westminster elections at least, Labour voters are satisfied with their government."

"Internationally, President Obama has adopted an appeasement strategy. He believes America's role as leader in the world is a thing of the past. I believe a strong America must - and will - lead the future."

"I don't know people who don't say, boy the government is working better now."