We''ll build new ties of trade and of commerce, culture and education that unleash the potential of the Iraqi people. — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
We're going to make sure, regardless of disagreements we have on policy, that our military and intelligence cooperation to keep the Israeli… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
I would say that I have been consistent in my broad view of how American power should be deployed, and the view… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Despite all the noise and hullabaloo - military cooperation, intelligence cooperation, all of that has continued. We have defended them consistently in… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
If you look at the current Mosul campaign against ISIL, for example the few thousand troops that we have there to support… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
No other country in the world does what we do. On every issue, the world turns to us, not simply because of… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Those who threaten Israel threaten us. Israel has always faced these threats on the frontlines, and I will bring to the White… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Operations in Iraq and Afghanistan and the war on terrorism have reduced the pace of military transformation and have revealed our lack… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Tonight, we gather to affirm the greatness of our nation - not because of the height of our skyscrapers, or the power… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
There is no military solution to the war in Iraq. Our troops can help suppress the violence, but they cannot solve its… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
We cannot continue to rely only on our military in order to achieve the national security objectives that we've set. We've got… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
We should never hesitate to use military force, and I will not, as president, in order to keep the American people safe.… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
There is a reason why George Washington is always one of the top three presidents, and it's not because of his prowess… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
I might have arguments with the size of Reagan's military buildup, but given the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, staying ahead of the… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
I do think that I have a better sense of how military action can result in unintended consequences. — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
It will take time to eradicate a cancer like Isil. And any time we take military action, there are risks involved -… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
The authorization I propose would provide the flexibility to conduct ground combat operations in other more limited circumstances, such as rescue operations… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
One of the great things about the United States is that when it comes to world affairs, the president obviously is the… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
My administration will not authorize the indefinite military detention without trial of American citizens. Indeed, I believe that doing so would break… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
We've got to make sure that our economy is strong at home so that we can project military power overseas. — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
I have made it a top priority for my administration to deepen cooperation with Israel across the whole spectrum of security issues… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
In recent years, we've become enamored with our own past success. Lulled into complacency by the glitter of our own achievements. We've… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
With respect to Russia, my principal approach to Russia has been constant since I first came into office. Russia is an important… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
The president does not have power under the Constitution to unilaterally authorize a military attack in a situation that does not involve… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
We are committed to a world in which we keep America safe, but we recognize that our power doesn't just flow from… — 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
