I always say that campaigning and governing are two different things. — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
When you see a Donald Trump and a Bernie Sanders, very unconventional candidates, have considerable success, then obviously there's something there that's… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
To sustain a governing majority, that requires an ability for Republicans and Democrats to find some common ground. And right now, the… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
People need to remember we are the governing party because we have diversity of opinion in our party. We're not pure. We… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
We were very effective, and I was very effective, in shaping public opinion around my campaigns. But there were big stretches, while… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
I think when you're governing, it will become increasingly apparent that if you were to just eliminate trade deals with Mexico, for… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
With respect to some of the specific legislation or initiatives that I've made, it's true that Republicans often opposed these things. Sometimes… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
The reason we're governing right now is because we defeated moderate Republicans with moderate Democrats. And people need to be patient about… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
The conversations have been cordial. [Donald Trump] has been open to suggestions, and the main thing that I've tried to transmit is… — 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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