Let me tell you, I feel extraordinarily confident, in part because of the great friends here who -- some of you have been with me since 2007, when nobody could pronounce my name. (Laughter.) I also feel enormous confidence because we have an extraordinarily dynamic new DNC chair in Debbie Wasserman Schultz.

WHITEHOUSE: Remarks by the President at a DNC Event

And some of you know, I am a soccer dad myself. (Laughter.) I have watched my share of games over the years.

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He said, the biggest challenge that I have is that my parents are too demanding. (Laughter.) He said, even if somebody is dirt poor, they are insisting that their kids are getting the best education.

WHITEHOUSE: President Obama Kicks Off "Educate to Innovate"

First of all, this will have a special place of honor alongside my birth certificate. (Laughter and applause.) Absolutely.

WHITEHOUSE: White House St. Patrick's Day Reception

Now, you may have noticed that my voice sounds just a little hoarse. (Laughter.) We are right in the middle of our 48-hour fly-around campaign extravaganza. (Applause.) We pulled an all-nighter last night.

WHITEHOUSE: Remarks by the President at a Campaign Event -- Richmond VA

And, as Jay points out, being the beloved senator from West Virginia where my vote totals don't always match my aspirations -- (laughter) -- for Jay to have been such a great friend all these years means the world to me.

WHITEHOUSE: Remarks by the President at a Campaign Event

Effort? (Laughter.) Some of you have had that conversation. (Laughter.) And it was pretty jolting hearing my mother say that.

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Now, California, the last thing I said to my Republican colleagues was you don't even have to meet me halfway. (Laughter.) I'll bring most Democrats on these issues.

WHITEHOUSE: Fairmont Hotel, San Francisco, California

My question is would you please raise my taxes? (Laughter and applause.) I would like very much to have the country to continue to invest in things like Pell Grants and infrastructure and job training programs that made it possible for me to get to where I am.

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