I think we should all hope for a Russia that is successful, where its people are employed and the economy is growing… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
We're opposing Russia's aggression against Ukraine, which is a threat to the world, as we saw in the appalling shoot-down of MH17. — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
In terms of my conversations with [Vladimir] Putin, these are conversations that took place before the election. As I indicated, there has… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
I delivered a clear and forceful message that although we recognize Russia's intelligence gathering will sometimes take place even if we don't… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
If we have the kinds of confirmation that we need, we will once again work with the international community and the organization… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
I'll be honest, there have been times when I've listened to the rhetoric in Europe where an easy equivalent somehow between the… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
My hope is that the president-elect [Donald Trump] coming in takes a similarly constructive approach, finding areas where we can cooperate with… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
On Syria, it's clear that the indiscriminate attacks on civilians by the [Bashar] Assad regime and Russia will only worsen the humanitarian… — 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
I've sought a constructive relationship with Russia, but what I have also been is realistic in recognizing that there is some significant… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
On issues like Ukraine, on issues like Syria, we've had very significant differences [with Russia]. — 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
In order for us to solve many big problems around the world, it is in our interest to work with Russia and… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Our vulnerability to Russia or any other foreign power is directly related to how divided, partisan, dysfunctional our political process is. That's… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
It would be naive of me to suggest that with Russia committed militarily, as it is, to supporting what in many cases… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
I don't expect that the president-elect [Donald Trump] will follow exactly our blueprint or our approach, but my hope is that he… — 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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