Years from now, when we look back on these tumultuous times, we may be surprised by the pettiness of our debate, and by the cynicism of some of those in Washington. But I believe we will be deeply grateful that we had President Barack Obama to help pull our economy out of recession, strengthen the middle class, and remind us that, in his words, “What unites us is greater than what divides us.”

Our president is truly the kind of leader these times demand. I could not be prouder to be a part of his team.