“ I continue to care for President Obama and for his family. I think that in many ways they are very courageous people, and I honor that, because I know what it means to live as a black person in a racist America. Alice Walker Author
“ If you're looking for the safe choice, you shouldn't be supporting a black guy named Barack Obama to be the next leader of the free world. Barack Obama 44th U.S. President
“ We, the women of the Senate, with President Obama by our side, will keep fighting - our shoulders square, our lipstick on - because you deserve equal pay for your hard work. Barbara Mikulski United States Senator
“ President Obama is also standing up for women in North Carolina and across our country. He has helped women fight for equal pay for equal work; he has fought to guarantee that women have access to quality, affordable health care, including making sure that insurance plans cover birth control with no out-of-pocket cost. Bev Perdue Former Governor Of North Carolina
“ President Obama came to visit me in the hospital. He said, 'I wish you were still in the Senate; I need your help.' I'm not certain I can help on everything. Maybe some things. Bob Dole American Politician