I favor legalizing same-sex marriages, and would fight efforts to prohibit such marriages — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Sometimes slow, steady effort is rewarded with justice that arrives like a thunderbolt. — 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
If you look at countries like South Africa, where you had a black majority, there have been efforts to tax and help… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Nothing will deter us from building the future we want for our children. What greater rejection of those who would tear down… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
I have said repeatedly that America doesn't torture and I'm going to make sure that we don't torture. Those are part and… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
The fact that we are here today to debate raising America's debt limit is a sign of leadership failure. America has a… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
I will call not just on Israel, but on the Palestinians, on the Arab States, and the international community to join us… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
If you look at the current Mosul campaign against ISIL, for example the few thousand troops that we have there to support… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Don’t ever let anybody tell you that your efforts don’t matter or that your voice doesn’t count. Don’t ever believe that you… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
I will veto any effort to get rid of those automatic spending cuts to domestic and defense spending. There will be no… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
The Philippines made a lawful and peaceful effort to resolve their maritime claims with China using the tribunal established under the Law… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Our efforts will only be effective if ordinary citizens in other countries have confidence that the United States respects their privacy too.… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
I know starting careers in troubled times is a challenge, but it is also a privilege. Because it's moments like these that… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
The bottom line is that it's hard to find a model in which you can practically administer and sustain political support for… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
This counter-terrorism campaign will be waged through a steady, relentless effort to take out Isil wherever they exist, using our air power… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
It is now our generation's task to carry on what those pioneers began. For our journey is not complete until our wives,… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
I have said repeatedly that I intend to close Guantanamo, and I will follow through on that. I have said repeatedly that… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Third, we will continue to draw on our substantial counterterrorism capabilities to prevent ISIL attacks. Working with our partners, we will redouble… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
What I think is fair to say is that, coming out of the Republican camp, there have been efforts to suggest that… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
I have the authority to address the threat from Isil, but I believe we are strongest as a nation when the president… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
And we remember the end of our combat mission and the emergence of a new dawn -- the precision of our efforts… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
I spoke on the phone with President Rouhani of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The two of us discussed our ongoing efforts… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Yes, this is hard. But there should be no question that the United States of America is stepping up to the plate.… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
For the Palestinians, efforts to delegitimize Israel will end in failure. . . Palestinian leaders will not achieve peace or prosperity if… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
We continue to stand united with Germany and our NATO allies in our ongoing efforts to build peace and stability in Afghanistan. — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
We are engaging in the diplomatic efforts that are required within Iraq among the Shia, the Sunni and the Kurd, among friends,… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
I've said consistently that I always reserve the right, in conjunction with a broader international effort, to prevent genocide or any wholesale… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Our intelligence communities spend a lot of time and effort gathering a lot of strands and a lot of data [on Russian… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
When it comes to the war in Iraq, the time for promises and assurances for waiting and for patience is over. Too… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Let us each of us now embrace with solemn duty, and awesome joy, what is our lasting birthright. With common effort and… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Because of the Civil Rights movement, new doors of opportunity and education swung open for everybody ... Not just for blacks and… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
One very difficult decision was deciding to vote against the appropriations bill for the war. I had consistently said that I wanted… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
When it comes to preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, I will take no options off the table. ... That includes… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
All of us share this world for but a brief moment in time. The question is whether we spend that time focused… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
I will call not just on Israel, but on the Palestinians, on the Arab States, and the international community to join us… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
From the day I took office, I've been told that addressing our larger challenges is too ambitious; such an effort would be… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
When the United States stands up for human rights, by example at home and by effort abroad, we align ourselves with men… — 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
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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