We have not confronted forcefully enough the intolerance, sectarianism, and hopelessness that feeds violent extremism in too many parts of the globe. — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Where we get into problems, typically, is when our personal religious faith, or the community of faith that we participate in, tips… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Hunger, disease and poverty can lead to global instability and leave a vacuum for extremism to fill. So instead of just managing… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
We are not at war with Islam. We are at war with people who have perverted Islam. — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Islam is not part of the problem in combating violent extremism - it is an important part of promoting peace. — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
If we're going to prevent people from being susceptible to the false promises of extremism, then the international community has to offer… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
When people are oppressed, and human rights are denied - particularly along sectarian lines or ethnic lines - when dissent is silenced,… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
To overcome extremism, we must also be vigilant in upholding the values our troops defend because there is no force in… — 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