Jack Schlossberg

“Electing the first African-American president was a tremendous accomplishment, but it hasn't erased racism.”

“I will support my mother in anything she does, I love her so much.”

“In 2008, I was inspired by President Obama's vision for America and all the promises that he laid out for our country.”

“In 'Profiles in Courage,' my grandfather, John F. Kennedy, praised leadership that put country above party, elevated principles over petty politics and promoted progress before personal interests.”

“Studying my grandfather's life and legacy has shown me what it takes to be a good public servant. Curiosity. Compassion for others. Humility. Determination to stand tall for your beliefs in the face of opposition. No one believed these things more than my grandfather.”

“Throughout history, groups of Americans have attacked immigrants who fled danger and destruction at home and arrived in America hoping for the opportunities those of us born here are lucky enough to enjoy.”

“The more government transparency, the better.”

“Obama has acted aggressively on the issue most important to my generation: climate change.”

“I don't know what I'm going to do with my law degree. Hopefully I'll get the law degree - that's the first step.”

“Electing the first Catholic president, my grandfather, in 1960, did not mean that religious intolerance disappeared from our land.”

“I love that America represents a beacon of hope and opportunity in a world of uncertainty.”

“I always wanted a brother.”

“Harvard Law School is great. I'm lucky to be here. It's a really difficult, intense experience.”

“Joe Lieberman is my least favorite politician of all time, excluding President Franklin Pierce (he just annoys me - not sure why).”

“Climate change threatens the future of life on this planet.”

“We must not become perpetually distracted from the great challenges facing our country and the world.”

“I love America for the freedom and equality it promises all of its citizens, the battles it has fought and won in defense of those values, and the peace and prosperity we enjoy.”

“Voters in 1960 elected the first Catholic president. In 2012, I voted to reelect the first African American president. Each was a vote for a man of principle and character, for a man who had proved himself capable and courageous and who would lead our country with a combination of dignity, compassion and toughness along a path of progress.”

“If the Kennedys had been barred from entering America after fleeing Ireland during the famine, my grandfather never would have been president.”

“Democrats, more often than not, do not play the game of politics correctly.”