And he absolutely thinks that it is his job to lead, which is why he has tried so hard and will continue to try so hard to lead towards the kind of compromise and cooperation that is absolutely essential for us to get anything big done in a country and a town where we have divided government.

WHITEHOUSE: Press Briefing

But I'm going to be honest with you, because I always try to be, this journey -- as it has always been -- it will continue to be hard.

WHITEHOUSE: Remarks by the First Lady at a Campaign Event