We ask our men and women in uniform to leave their families, our guardsmen and reservists to leave their jobs. We ask… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
There was something stirring across the country because of what happened in Selma, Alabama, because some folks are willing to march across… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
We're going to reverse a trend that is killing most families in this country, and that is they're having to go in… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
With respect to Russia, my principal approach to Russia has been constant since I first came into office. Russia is an important… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
What I said to Donald Trump was that what may work in generating enthusiasm or passion during elections may be different than… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
We have states. And we have cities. And we have counties. And we have the private sector. And - and so the… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
We [Americans] are a nation of immigrants. We all understand what this country has become because talent from all around the world… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
There is nothing wrong with our country, there is something wrong with our politics...When this country is operating off a common ground,… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Our goal is to have a country that's not divided by race. And my impression, as I travel around the country, is… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
I think that Canada is one of the most impressive countries in the world, the way it has managed a diverse population,… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
This country of ours has more wealth than any nation, but that's not what makes us rich. We have the most powerful… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
We are unique among advanced countries that we don't have universal health care. My hope was that I was able to get… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
The Tea Party I have huge disagreements with, obviously. But I give them credit for having activated themselves. And they made a… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
What we also have to recognize is that the deficit levels that I'm inheriting, over a trillion dollars, coming out of last… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
We have reaffirmed again and again that the United States is not and never will be at war with Islam. Islam teaches… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
It's a campaign strategy. He's all about getting the votes. I support gay marriage too, but Obama only does things to stir… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
If we get to a point where people in this country feel more affinity with a leader who is an adversary and… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
It is that promise that has always set this country apart-that through hard work and sacrifice, each of us can pursue our… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
The one thing I've said to [Donald Trump] directly, and I would advise my Republican friends in Congress and supporters around the… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Do not tell me that we're not drilling. We're drilling all over this country. I mean, I guess there's some - there… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
I think that the important point is we've got to have a president who understands the benefits of free trade but also… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
People in every country should be free to choose and live their faith based upon the persuasion of the mind, and the… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
The values that we talked about, the values democracy and free speech and international norms and rule of law, respecting the ability… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
When people are judged by merit, not connections, then the best and brightest can lead the country, people will work hard, and… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
When we start using religion as a bludgeon in politics, when we start questioning other people's faith, we start using religion to… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
And lest we get on our high horse and think this is unique to some other place, remember that during the Crusades… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
I know my country has not perfected itself. At times, we've struggled to keep the promise of liberty and equality for all… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Michelle, I love you. The other night, I think the entire country saw just how lucky I am. Malia and Sasha, you… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Let me even say before I even get inaugurated, during the transition we are going to be having meetings all across the… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Climate change constitutes a serious threat to global security, an immediate risk to our national security, and, make no mistake, it will… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Millions of us, myself included, go back generations in this country, with ancestors who put in the painstaking work to become citizens.… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
[People] are looking for some means of control and what that means is is that the politics in all of our countries… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Part of the reason that our politics seems so tough right now and facts and science and argument does not seem to… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
At a time when the European project is facing challenges, it's especially important to show the benefits of economic integration by continuing… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Our journey is not complete until we find a better way to welcome the striving, hopeful immigrants who still see America as… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
We've got some fundamental choices to make about the kind of country we want to be. Will we accept an economy where… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
We may have different backgrounds, but we believe in the same dream that says this is a country where anything's possible. No… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
In your generation, everybody is constantly bombarded with all kinds of different input from different cultures, and that's a strength, that's a… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Lincoln basically pulled in all the people who had been running against him into his Cabinet because, whatever personal feelings there were,… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
I don’t believe it is possible to transcend race in this country. Race is a factor in this society. The legacy of… — 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
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
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
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
The world is complicated and full of grays, but there's still truth there to be found. — Barack Obama Copy Share
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
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
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
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
We had a farewell dinner for some of my senior staff, and generally everybody likes to talk about how cool I was. — Barack Obama Copy Share
It's good to get fresh legs in [the White house]. I think that it refreshes our democracy. — Barack Obama Copy Share
Believe it or not, entertainment is part of our American diplomacy, it is part of what makes us exceptional, part of what makes us… — Barack Obama Copy Share