"These are people who go for an in-person federal interview."

"It can live up to the nation's promise and ideals."

"They deserve to know what the actual numbers are."

"I think the time is ripe for that conversation."

"No one’s life should be placed in danger for exercising their first amendment rights."

"I believed and still believe we had a strong case to make for being able to deliver better outcomes."

"His presence is zero."

"No endorsements right now."

"It just feels like everybody is partially able to take on Trump but not really."

"The most vulnerable communities in America cannot weather another four years of a Donald Trump presidency."

"Where I come from, that’s an opening bell."

"It's clear from the numbers we're not going to win this."

"Congratulations to Attorney General Bill Barr for taking charge."

"This victory here is the beginning of the end for Donald Trump."

"The military can handle him any way they want."

"I stay out of things."

Here's how the path ahead.

The special prosecutor found "reasonable grounds exist to further prosecute Mr. Smollett."

"The department finds the recommendation extreme and excessive."

"We continue to see positive results."