Our country was born out of a desire to be free. And every day since, it's been protected by our men and… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Sanctions alone could not stop Iran's nuclear program. But they did help bring Iran to the negotiating table. — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
The trade agreement itself does have labor and environmental protections, but we have to stand for human rights and we have to… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
We still have sanctions on Iran for its violations of human rights, for its support of terrorism and for its ballistic missile… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Ultimately, only diplomacy can bring about a durable solution to the challenge posed by Iran's nuclear program. As President and Commander in… — 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
I do not accept that we cannot find a common sense way to preserve our traditions, including our basic second amendment freedoms… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
The promotion of human rights cannot be about exhortation alone. At times, it must be coupled with painstaking diplomacy. I know that… — 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
We cannot stop every act of senseless violence. We cannot know every evil that lurks in troubled minds. But if we can… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
The United States was founded on the idea that all people are endowed with inalienable rights, and that principle has allowed us… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
You wouldn't know that if you talked to Human Rights Watch or Amnesty International or some of the international activist organizations. Certainly… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Now let's make two things clear: ISIL is not 'Islamic.' No religion condones the killing of innocents, and the vast majority of… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
And, as a consequence of the pressure that we've applied over the last couple of weeks, we have Syria -- for the… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Our tears are not enough. Our words and our prayers are not enough. If we really want to honor these twelve men… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
So on this Human Rights Day, let us rededicate ourselves to the advancement of human rights and freedoms for all, and pledge… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
But having made my decision as Commander-in-Chief based on what I am convinced is our national security interests, I will seek authorization… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
I think the Prime Minister is the first to acknowledge that Malaysia's still got some work to do. Just like the United… — 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
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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