And yet, scratch the surface, take the time to get to know somebody else from a different culture, a different race, a different ethnicity, and it turns out that there are hopes and dreams that bind us together.

WHITEHOUSE: Diplomatic Corps Holiday Reception

I'm the first passenger to get back on a plane, even though I'm terrified, because I know somebody has to be first.

BBC: What's your favourite poem?

When I meet the American people, they know that if somebody works hard, they should be able to find a job and get paid a decent wage.

WHITEHOUSE: Remarks by the President at a DNC Event in Washington, DC