That is another theme in the book [Dreams from My Father]. How do we exercise more empathy in our public discourse? How… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
The American people intuitively understand this, which is why the majority of Catholics practice birth control and some of those opposed to… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
I applaud the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the Defense of Marriage Act. This was discrimination enshrined in law. It treated… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
I see Americans of every party, every background, every faith who believe that we are stronger together: black, white, Latino, Asian, Native… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
While we have come a long way since the Stonewall riots in 1969, we still have a lot of work to do.… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
I believe there are too many children who need loving parents to deny one group of people adoption rights. A child will… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
You've got audiences cheering at the prospect of somebody dying because they don't have health care and booing a service member in… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
We may disagree about gay marriage, but surely we can agree that it is unconscionable to target gays and lesbians for who… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
I have been to this point unwilling to sign on to same-sex marriage primarily because of my understandings of the traditional definitions… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
I favor legalizing same-sex marriages, and would fight efforts to prohibit such marriages — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
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… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
I believe marriage is between a man and a woman. I am not in favor of gay marriage. — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
The laws of our land are catching up to the fundamental truth that millions of Americans hold in our hearts: when all… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
The government has to treat all citizens equally. I am a strong supporter not of a weak version of civil unions, but… — 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
No country should deny people their rights because of who they love, which is why we must stand up for the rights… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
You're the reason why selfless soldiers won't be kicked out of the military because of who they are or who they love. — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
"Undecided," while running for re-election to state Senate in 1998, in response to an Outlines questionnaire asking, "Do you favor legalizing same-sex marriage?" — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Last time I checked, Congress was created to uphold the values of the Constitution, not the Bible and its biased teachings. 'All… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
A little reminder to those who don't back Obama and gay marriage. It's probably cause you're gay. — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
What I believe is that marriage is between a man and a woman, but what I also believe is that we have… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
For decades, this great leader, often at Dr. King's side, was denied his rightful place in history because he was openly gay.… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
I support ensuring that committed gay couples have the same rights and responsibilities afforded to any married couple in this country. I… — 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
