America leads - not with bluster, but with persistent, steady resolve. — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
The terms of peace may be negotiated by political leaders, but the fate of peace is up to each of us. — 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
Leading...always, with the example of our values. Thats what makes us exceptional. Thats what keeps us strong. — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
We all remember Abraham Lincoln as the leader who saved our Union. Founder of the Republican Party. — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
One faction of one party, in one house of Congress, in one branch of government, doesn't get to shut down the entire… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Part of being principled and part of being a leader is being able to describe exactly what it is you intend to… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
In a world of complex threats, our security and leadership depends on all elements of our power - including strong and principled… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
We stand with women by fighting for economic security, protecting access to health care and supporting women's leadership across the country — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
We also can't try to take over and rebuild every country that falls into crisis. That's not leadership; that's a recipe for… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
I always believe that ultimately, if people are paying attention, then we get good government and good leadership. And when we get… — 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
Both of our nations [America and Germany] were proud to join the Paris Climate Agreement which the world should work to implement… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
We are willing to uphold principles that have resulted in unprecedented prosperity and security throughout Europe and around the world. With the… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
To all those watching tonight from beyond our shores, from parliaments and palaces, to those who are huddled around radios in the… — 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
And let me say this as a politician I can promise you this, political leaders will never take risks if the people… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
As I travel around the world, it's fascinating; European leaders, Asian leaders, they all say to me, America is actually poised to… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
I commended Angela [Merkel] for her leadership along with President Hollande in working to resolve the conflict in Ukraine. We continued to… — 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
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
Whatever success I have achieved, whatever positions of leadership I have held have depended less on Ivy League degrees or SAT scores… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
We have not always been in sync on every issue in terms of our core values, in terms of her integrity, her… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
I believe in keeping guns out of our inner cities, and that our leaders must say so in the face of the… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
I have much more confidence in my ability, or any president or any leader's ability, to mobilize the American people around a… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
“But for a younger generation of conservative operatives who would soon rise to power... They were true believers who meant what they… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
I think that leadership more than anything is about setting a course and describing a vision for people. — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Look, Americans will go for leadership that makes sense. Our job, you know, as public officials, is not to put our finger… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Leadership isn't just legislation, that it's a matter of persuading people and giving them confidence, and bringing them together and setting a… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
I don't believe we can get very far, with leaders who write off half the nation as a bunch of victims who… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
America, our endless blessings bestow an enduring burden. But as Americans, we welcome our responsibility to lead. — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Well keep working to help all our veterans translate their skills and leadership into jobs here at home. — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Lets hire another 100,000 math and science teachers to make sure we maintain a technological lead. — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
The point is ISIL leaders cannot hide. And our next message to them is simple - you are next. — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
His peaceful resistance shook the foundations of an empire, exposed the emptiness of a repressive ideology, and proved that moral leadership is… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Leaders from business, labor, law enforcement and faith communities agree the time has come to pass comprehensive immigration reform. — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
We made America more respected around the world, took on the mantle of leadership in the fight to protect this planet for… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
This is American leadership at its best. We stand with people who fight for their own freedom, and we rally other nations… — 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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