America Quote by Ruhollah Khomeini

Congratulations to Barack Obama - great victory based on building fairer economy and optimism about what politics can achieve.

— Ed Miliband

I am very glad as well that it is a presidency built on a campaign that emphasized ideas. I hope it will be a…

— Michael D. Higgins

A lot of conversations happened during Obama's election that opened my eyes and made me really excited. He provided hope at a time when…

— Vick Hope

I am happy and proud that during one year of presidency, my initiatives have been strongly supported by the people and society and we…

— Dalia Grybauskaite

I have to thank the People, the Congress, and the Government of the United States for my liberation.

— Lajos Kossuth

The small moments I've had to talk with President Obama, I've told him, 'I get it.' His presidency was in some ways almost overshadowed…

— Kenya Barris

I am too conscious of being an American to accept public congratulation with good grace or to welcome it except as an occasion for…

— W. S. Merwin

This anniversary serves to help remind the American people that, in the wake of one of the greatest political scandals and misuse of power…

— Elliot Richardson

I am humbled, gratified and overjoyed at the dedication of the Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial in commemoration of my father's leadership. It…

— Martin Luther King III

There have been two periods in my lifetime when the excitement of government and of public issues drew to Washington many of the bright…

— Katharine Graham

First black president ever, and to be living while it happened - that's a good part of history. That's probably the biggest person I…

— Meek Mill

It is my hope that as we commemorate Black History Month in the future, we will continue to celebrate the many achievements and rich…

— Eliot Engel