Pres. Obama: Democracy demands getting inside "the reality of people who are different than us."
"You can't do it if you insist that those who aren't like you because they're white, or because they're male...that somehow they lack standing to speak on certain matters."
As we count down to the new year, we get to reflect and prepare for what’s ahead. For all the bad news that seemed to dominate our collective consciousness, there are countless stories from this year that remind us what's best about America.
See SPOT run to a crisis. @Verizon answered the call from US Forest Service fire station and got them covered with a satellite picocell on a trailer (SPOT) in Sylmar. #CAWildfires#WeveGotYourBack
Nope. Not letting this go. The FBI’s reputation is not in “tatters”. It’s composed of the same dedicated men and women who have always worked there and who do a great, apolitical job. You’ll find integrity and honesty at FBI headquarters and not at 1600 Penn Ave right now
UPDATE: Republicans rejected our motion to adjourn until Monday so senators could read the bill they just introduced.
RT If you think senators should have time to read a bill that affects every single American.
Thanks to my friend Prince Harry for joining me in my hometown to surprise these outstanding students! #ReachHigher#ObamaSummit https://t.co/QH7vwnKUBN
Tonight the ex-Presidents are getting together in Texas to support all our fellow Americans rebuilding from this year’s hurricanes. Join us. https://t.co/RShkuueyoj
Please give a hand in any way you can. We are trying to kick start a big flow of corporate donations. #Verizon#PuertoRicoRelief https://t.co/iDUd1A7g5T