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Commitment Quotes by Barack Obama

43 Commitment quotes by Barack Obama

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Barack Obama talks about keeping promises to allies, like training forces for security in Mosul. He asks people to believe in their own ability to bring change and to hold leaders accountable for their commitments. He also stresses that working together on threats, from terrorism to cyber attacks, needs shared commitment.

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For the sake of our security, our economy and our planet, we must have the courage and commitment to change.

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Mandela's commitment to democracy was ratified not only by his election, but by his willingness to step down from power

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Our combat mission is ending, but our commitment to Iraq's future is not.

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What has made America the wealthiest, most successful country on Earth historically has been our commitment to education.

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Our first and immutable commitment must be to the security of Israel, our only true ally in the Middle East and the…

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We can give our intelligence and law enforcement community the powers they need to track down and take out terrorists without undermining…

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As for Israel, our friendship is rooted deeply in a shared history and shared values. Our commitment to Israel's security is unshakeable.…

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I'm willing to work with anyone of either party who has a good idea and the commitment to see through. And we…

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I know CNN has taken some knocks lately but the fact is, I admire their commitment to covering all sides of the…

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As Iraqi forces continue the liberation of Mosul, I'm pleased that NATO will be meeting the commitment we made in Warsaw to…

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[Fall of the Berlin Wall] is a reminder that the commitment of the United States, to Europe is enduring and it's rooted…

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When Michelle and I decided that I would run for President, it was because of a shared belief in the power of…

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This is America, and our commitment to religious freedom must be unshakeable. The principle that people of all faiths are welcome in…

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In America, we then made a commitment, particularly after World War II with the GI Bill, to massively expand our commitment to…

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I think that at a certain stage those early ambitions burn away, partly because you achieve something, you get something done, you…

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I believe the United States of America must remain a standard bearer in the conduct of war. That is what makes us…

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Even as Ramadan holds profound meaning for the world’s 1.5 billion Muslims, it is also a reminder to people of all faiths…

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At some fundamental level, religion does not allow for compromise. It insists on the impossible. If God has spoken, then followers are…

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Angela [Merkel] and I also agreed the need for a comprehensive and humane response to the devastating humanitarian crisis in Syria and…

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I've always viewed the Paris Agreement as a starting point. If you look at all the commitments that have been made by…

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America can do whatever we set our mind to. That is the story of our history, whether it's the pursuit of prosperity…

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I think it is important first of all that the president of the United States underscores our commitment to partnering with countries…

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I am encouraged by the president-elect's [Donald Trump] insistence that NATO is a commitment that does not change. And his full commitment…

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Of course we [with Angela Merkel] discussed our commitment to meeting shared security challenges from countering cyber threats to ensuring that Iran…

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Even while we may at times disagree, as friends sometimes will, the bonds between the United States and Israel are unbreakable and…

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What makes us Americans is our shared commitment to an ideal - that all of us are created equal, and all of…

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No single nation should pick and choose which nations holds nuclear weapons. And that's why I strongly reaffirmed America's commitment to seek…

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I will call not just on Israel, but on the Palestinians, on the Arab States, and the international community to join us…

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Some technologies don't pan out; some companies fail. But I will not walk away from the promise of clean energy. ... I…

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We have not always been in sync on every issue in terms of our core values, in terms of her integrity, her…

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I've called on Congress to repeal the so-called Defense of Marriage Act to help end discrimination to help end discrimination against same-sex…

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We have to ensure free and open exchange of information. That starts with an open internet. I will take a backseat to…

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We, the People, recognize that we have responsibilities as well as rights; that our destinies are bound together; that a freedom which…

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That is the story of our history - whether it's the pursuit of prosperity for our people or the struggle for equality…

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We stand with Israel as a Jewish democratic state because we know that Israel is born of firmly held values that we,…

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If we are going to solve the challenges we face, you need a President who will pursue genuine solutions day in and…

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Making your mark on the world is hard. If it were easy, everybody would do it. But it's not. It takes patience,…

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As President, I'll invest in renewable energies like wind power, solar power, and the next generation of homegrown biofuels. That's how America…

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I began feeling the way I imagine an actor or athlete must feel when, after years of commitment to a particular dream...he…

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I will call not just on Israel, but on the Palestinians, on the Arab States, and the international community to join us…

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I can say across Europe that many principles that have been taken for granted here around free speech, and around civil liberties and an…

So Americans understand the costs of war. Yet as a country, we will never tolerate our security being threatened, nor stand idly by when…

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It's good to get fresh legs in [the White house]. I think that it refreshes our democracy.

Believe it or not, entertainment is part of our American diplomacy, it is part of what makes us exceptional, part of what makes us…