We all remember Abraham Lincoln as the leader who saved our Union. Founder of the Republican Party. — 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
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
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
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
The fact that we are here today to debate raising America's debt limit is a sign of leadership failure. America has a… — 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
It is possible for leaders or regimes to be cruel, bigoted, twisted in their world views and still make rational calculations with… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
My advice to African leaders is to make sure that if, in fact, China is putting in roads and bridges, number one,… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Chancellor [Angela] Merkel is perhaps the only leader left among our closest allies that was there when I arrived. So in some… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
To those leaders around the globe who seek to sow conflict, or blame their society's ills on the West - know that… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
I did not suggest that Iran is a democracy; just the opposite. I talked about it being a repressive theocracy. What I… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Increasing America’s debt weakens us domestically and internationally . Leadership means that 'the buck stops here.' Instead, Washington is shifting the burden… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
The ability of Republican leaders to rile up their base - helped along by folks like Rush Limbaugh, some commentators on Fox… — 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
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 United States is doing our part by increasing the number of refugees we resettle and I want again to commend Angela… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
We're up against the conventional thinking that says your ability to lead as president comes from longevity in Washington or proximity to… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
True leadership will not be measured by the ability to muzzle dissent, or to intimidate and harass political opponents at home. The… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
If you think that running your economy into the ground and having to send troops in in order to prop up your… — 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
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 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
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
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
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
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
Of course, there is no question that Libya - and the world - will be better off with Gaddafi out of power.… — 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
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
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
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
The world is complicated and full of grays, but there's still truth there to be found. — Barack Obama Copy Share
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
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
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
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
We had a farewell dinner for some of my senior staff, and generally everybody likes to talk about how cool I was. — Barack Obama Copy Share
It's good to get fresh legs in [the White house]. I think that it refreshes our democracy. — Barack Obama Copy Share
Believe it or not, entertainment is part of our American diplomacy, it is part of what makes us exceptional, part of what makes us… — Barack Obama Copy Share
![“Chancellor [Angela] Merkel is perhaps the only leader left among our closest allies that was there when I arrived. So in some ways we are now the veterans of many challenges over the last eight years.” quote by Barack Obama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f54/barack-obama-17_allies_chancellor-angela-merkel-is-perhaps-the_1643555.jpg)
![“I commended Angela [Merkel] for her leadership along with President Hollande in working to resolve the conflict in Ukraine. We continued to stand with the people of Ukraine and for the basic principle that nations have a right to determine their own destiny and we discussed the importance of…” quote by Barack Obama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/95d/barack-obama-17_agreement_i-commended-angela-merkel-for-her-leader_2877902.jpg)
![“We have not always been in sync on every issue in terms of our core values, in terms of her integrity, her truthfulness, her thoughtfulness, [Angela Merkel] doing her homework, knowing her facts, her commitment to looking out for the interests of the German people first, but recognizing that part…” quote by Barack Obama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ce3/barack-obama-17_angela_we-have-not-always-been-in-sync-on-every_613865.jpg)
![“The United States is doing our part by increasing the number of refugees we resettle and I want again to commend Angela [Merkel], and more importantly, the German people for the extraordinary leadership and compassion that you have shown in the face of what I know is a very difficult challenge.” quote by Barack Obama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/272/barack-obama-17_angela_the-united-states-is-doing-our-part-by-i_416398.jpg)
![“Both of our nations [America and Germany] were proud to join the Paris Climate Agreement which the world should work to implement quickly. Continued global leadership on climate in addition to increasing private investment and clean energy is gonna be critical to meeting this growing threat.” quote by Barack Obama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/52f/barack-obama-17_agreement_both-of-our-nations-america-and-germany_2194865.jpg)
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