Key quotes

US President Barack Obama faced the media for the last time on Wednesday, two days before Donald Trump takes office. Here are the key quotes from what he said: 

On Trump's presidency

"I have offered my best advice (...) I can tell you that -- this is something I have told him -- that this is a job of such magnitude that you can't do it by yourself. You are enormously reliant on a team."

On US embassy in Jerusalem

"I think the status quo is unsustainable -- that it is dangerous for Israel, that it is bad for Palestinians, bad for the region and bad for America's national security. (...) Obviously it's a volatile environment. What we've seen in the past is when sudden unilateral moves are made that speak to some of the core issues and sensitivities of either side, that can be explosive."

On Russia relations

"I think it's in America's interest and the world's interest that we have a constructive relationship with Russia. That's been my approach throughout my presidency."

On race relations in US

"We've got more work to do on race. It is simply not true that things have gotten worse. They haven't. Things are getting better. And I have more confidence on racial issues in the next generation than I do in our generation or the previous generation. I think kids are smarter about it."

On his future after presidency

"I want to do some writing, I want to be quiet a little bit and not hear myself talk so darn much. I want to spend precious time with my girls."

On Trump's immigration policy

"There's a difference between that normal functioning of politics and certain issues or certain moments where I think our core values may be at stake. (...) that would merit me speaking out."

On future of America

"Democracy is messy and doesn't always work the way you want, doesn't guarantee certain outcomes. But if you are engaged and involved, then there are a lot more good people than bad in this country. … At my core, I think we're going to be okay."