There is no doubt that the actions of ISIS are designed to amplify their power and the threat that they pose. That… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
...Started by missionaries in 1841, Punahou Academy had grown into a prestigious prep school, an incubator for island elites...It hadn't been easy… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
The United States, therefore, works to ensure that any actions we take are consistent with international laws and norms - including those… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
I do think that I have a better sense of how military action can result in unintended consequences. — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
I have made it clear that we will hunt down terrorists who threaten our country, wherever they are. That means I will… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
It will take time to eradicate a cancer like Isil. And any time we take military action, there are risks involved -… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
The authorization I propose would provide the flexibility to conduct ground combat operations in other more limited circumstances, such as rescue operations… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Ultimately, the challenges of the 21st century can't be met without collective action. Agreement will almost never be easy, and results won't… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
The actions of those in power can have enormous consequences - a price that they themselves almost never have to pay. — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Enforcement priorities developed by my administration are not affected by this ruling. This means that the people who might have benefited from… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
For all the cruelty and hardship of our world, we are not mere prisoners of fate. Our actions matter, and can bend… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
No matter how long it takes, the United States will find and bring to justice the terrorists who are responsible for Kayla's… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
You have countries like India that have tried to help untouchables, with essentially affirmative-action programs, but it hasn't fundamentally changed the structure… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
I do want to once again speak directly to the Iranian people. Yours is a great civilization with a vibrant culture that… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
For everywhere we look, there is work to be done. The state of our economy calls for action: bold and swift. And… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Even limited military actions end up carrying with them great costs and unintended consequences. — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
There's nothing that America can't handle if we actually look squarely at the problem. ...Change depends on our actions. — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
But do I think that our actions in anyway violate the War Powers Resolution, the answer is no. — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
We Americans are not an inherently more violent people than folks in other countries. We're not inherently more prone to mental health… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
So while I will never minimize the costs involved in military action, I am convinced that a failure to act in Libya… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
We've taken bold action at home by making historic investments in renewable energy, by putting our people to work increasing efficiency in… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
I think Barack Obama 'll talk about the actions that we've taken, not just since 9/11, but since Paris, to help keep… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
I'm measuring my actions against that inner voice that for me at least is audible, is active, it tells me where I… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
So here's what I want you to know, and here's what I want all our men and women in uniform to know: Because of… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
The peaceful transition of power is one of the hallmarks of our democracy. — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
As opposed to getting into arguments about, well, these folks have been treated fairly so now we're going to be doing things that, very… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
What we've said to the girls is: 'If you guys ever decide that you're going to get a tattoo, then mommy and me will… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
All of us take offense to anyone who reaps the rewards of living in America without taking on the responsibilities of living in America.… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
The world is complicated and full of grays, but there's still truth there to be found. — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
That is another theme in the book [Dreams from My Father]. How do we exercise more empathy in our public discourse? How do we… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
I can say across Europe that many principles that have been taken for granted here around free speech, and around civil liberties and an… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
So Americans understand the costs of war. Yet as a country, we will never tolerate our security being threatened, nor stand idly by when… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
I want to thank the Greek people publicly for their humanitarian response to the crisis of so many migrants and refugees seeking safety in… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
