As president, I decided that a strong, confident America could advance our national security by engaging directly with the Iranian government. We've… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
This country was built as a beacon of freedom and tolerance. Thats what makes us strong, now and forever — 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
I believe that for all our imperfections, we are full of decency and goodness, and that the forces that divide us are… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
I'll be the first US president to not only visit Kenya and Ethiopia, but also to address the continent as a whole,… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
One of the things that I've urged the president-elect to do is to develop a strong working relationship with the intelligence community… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Occasionally I would like the German people to give us the benefit of the doubt, given our history, as opposed to assuming… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Politics in this country [USA] is always tough. It's always contentious, because this is a big country and a diverse country, and… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
It continues to be my strong belief that the way we are going to make sure that everybody feels a part of… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Strong countries and strong presidents talk to their adversaries. That's what Kennedy did with Khrushchev. That's what Reagan did with Gorbachev. That's… — 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