I opposed the Defense of Marriage Act in 1996. It should be repealed and I will vote for its repeal on the Senate floor. I will also oppose any proposal to amend the U.S. Constitution to ban gays and lesbians…

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A good compromise, a good piece of legislation, is like a good sentence; or a...

A good compromise, a good piece of legislation, is like a good sentence; or a...

After a century of striving, after a year of debate, after a historic vote, health...

After a century of striving, after a year of debate, after a historic vote, health...

I think it is important for Europe to understand that even though I am president...

I think it is important for Europe to understand that even though I am president...

It was not a religion that attacked us that September day. It was al-Qaeda. We...

It was not a religion that attacked us that September day. It was al-Qaeda. We...

One of the great strengths of the United States is... we have a very large...

One of the great strengths of the United States is... we have a very large...

Tonight, I can report to the American people and to the world that the United...

Tonight, I can report to the American people and to the world that the United...

I know my country has not perfected itself. At times, we've struggled to keep the...

I know my country has not perfected itself. At times, we've struggled to keep the...

Give schools the resources to keep good eachers on the job and reward the best...

Give schools the resources to keep good eachers on the job and reward the best...

My parents shared not only an improbable love, they shared an abiding faith in the...

My parents shared not only an improbable love, they shared an abiding faith in the...

You know, my faith is one that admits some doubt.

You know, my faith is one that admits some doubt.

After a century of striving, after a year of debate, after a historic vote, health...

After a century of striving, after a year of debate, after a historic vote, health...

If you make under $250,000 a year, like 98% of American families, your taxes shouldnt...

If you make under $250,000 a year, like 98% of American families, your taxes shouldnt...

People don't expect government to solve all their problems. But they sense, deep in their...

People don't expect government to solve all their problems. But they sense, deep in their...

We need to internalize this idea of excellence. Not many folks spend a lot of...

We need to internalize this idea of excellence. Not many folks spend a lot of...

It was the labor movement that helped secure so much of what we take for...

It was the labor movement that helped secure so much of what we take for...

So while an incredible amount of progress has been made, on this fifth anniversary, I...

So while an incredible amount of progress has been made, on this fifth anniversary, I...

Ee need to change our tax code so that people like me & an awful...

Ee need to change our tax code so that people like me & an awful...

The United States has conducted an operation that killed Osama bin Laden, the leader of...

The United States has conducted an operation that killed Osama bin Laden, the leader of...

I'm fighting so I can die a martyr and go to heaven to meet God....

I'm fighting so I can die a martyr and go to heaven to meet God....

Families who lost loved ones on 9-11 are tonight in tears over the news that...

Families who lost loved ones on 9-11 are tonight in tears over the news that...