This is my last election. After my election, I have more flexibility. — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
We are not going to be able to rebuild Afghanistan into a Jeffersonian democracy. — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
The peaceful transition of power is one of the hallmarks of our democracy. — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
I don't think the Democrats should think in narrow tactical terms about mid-term elections. — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
That is the nature of democracy. It is hard. It is not always inspiring. — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
It's time to put country ahead of party. It's time to put the next generation ahead of the next election. — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
People call me a socialist sometimes. But, no, you gotta meet real socialists. You'll have a sense of what a socialist is. — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Our first and immutable commitment must be to the security of Israel, our only true ally in the Middle East and the… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
I always enjoy watching Republicans compliment Bill Clinton now, because at the time, I'm sure he didn't feel a lot of the… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
One faction of one party, in one house of Congress, in one branch of government, doesn't get to shut down the entire… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Democracy cannot be imposed on any nation from the outside. Each society must search for its own path, and no path is… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
In the United States, if 43 percent of eligible voters do not vote, then democracy is weakened. — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
The Democrats are using the human trafficking bill's language that's been there for 40 years, regarding the use of federal funds for abortion. — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
I always believe that ultimately, if people are paying attention, then we get good government and good leadership. And when we get… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Our brand of democracy is hard. But I can promise that a year from now, when I no longer hold this office,… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible; who still wonders… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Its [Dreams from My Father] also a reflection about how we might start a better conversation in our democracy about how to… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
If you don't have any fresh ideas, then you use stale tactics to scare the voters. If you don't have a record… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
There is a big risk for the Republicans in a race, especially with Hillary Clinton as a likely Democratic nominee in a… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
My Administration is committed to creating an unprecedented level of openness in Government. We will work together to ensure the public trust… — 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
“There are a whole lot of religious people in America, including the majority of Democrats. When we abandon the field of religious… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Now, I swore an oath to uphold the laws on the books... Now, I know some people want me to bypass Congress… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Inequality also distorts our democracy. It gives an outsized voice to the few who can afford high-priced lobbyists and unlimited campaign contributions,… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
For half of the world's population, roughly three billion people around the world living on less than two dollars a day, an… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
When we don't pay close attention to the decisions made by our leaders, when we fail to educate ourselves about the major… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
For Democrats who are feeling completely discouraged, I've been trying to remind them, everybody remembers my Boston speech in 2004. They may… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
You know, when I made a series of overtures to the Republicans, going over to meet with both Republican caucuses, you know,… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
But the question is, do we care enough? Do we care enough to keep standing up for the country that we know… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
No party has a monopoly on wisdom. No democracy works without compromise. — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
It's good to get fresh legs in [the White house]. I think that it refreshes our democracy. — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
There's a utility in the democracy refreshing itself on an ongoing basis. — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
The ideas of ancient Greece helped inspire America's founding fathers as they reached for democracy. Our revolutionary ideas helped inspire Greeks as… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
With effort we can protect the foundation of our democracy, for which so many marched across this bridge, the right to vote. — 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
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