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Barack Obama Quotes - Page 29

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My second piece of advice is to stay global. As the world continues to change and we become more connected to each other, globalization will bring both benefits and disruptions to our lives. But either way, it's here,

My second piece of advice is to stay global. As the world continues to change and we become more connected to each other, globalization will bring both benefits and disruptions to our lives. But either way, it's here, and it's not going away.

Inspiring, Advice, Going Away

Libraries remind us that truth isn't about who yells the loudest but who has the right information.

Library, Information, Truth Is

Barack Obama (2008). “An American Story: The Speeches of Barack Obama : a Primer”, Independent Publishing Group

As president, I'm committed to making Washington work better and rebuilding the trust of the people who sent us here.

People, President, Rebuilding

Fifth Presidential State of the Union, delivered 28 January 2014

The Freedom of Information Act should be administered with a clear presumption: In the face of doubt, openness prevails.

Errors, Government, Doubt

"'Most Transparent Administration Ever' Is Still Not" by Erika Eichelberger, www.motherjones.com. February 7, 2013.

One of the proudest things of my three years in office is helping to restore a sense of respect for America around the world.

Years, America, Office

"Obama's "Proud" Statements Might Boomerang" by Jeremy Herb, www.realclearpolitics.com. September 16, 2012.

Whether we like it or not, we remain a dominant military superpower.

Military, Superpower, Dominant

Barack Obama's Press Conference at the Nuclear Security Summit, obamawhitehouse.archives.gov. April 13, 2010.

It was into my father's image, the black man, son of Africa, that I'd packed all the attributes I sought in myself, the attributes of Martin and Malcolm, DuBois and Mandela.

Father, Son, Men

Barack Obama (2007). “Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance”, p.220, Broadway Books

Our Founding Fathers, faced with perils we can scarcely imagine, drafted a charter to assure the rule of law and the rights of man, a charter expanded by the blood of generations. Those ideals still light the world, and we will not give them up for expedience's sake.

Father, Men, Rights

First Presidential Inaugural Address, Delivered 20 January 2009

Change doesn't come from Washington. Change comes to Washington

Change

Barack Obama (2008). “Yes, We Can”, p.83, BoD – Books on Demand

That's when America soars, when we look out for one another and we take care of each other, when we root for one another's success, when we strive to do better and to be better than the generation that came before us and try to build something better for generations to come, that's why we do what we do. That's the whole point of public service.

Success, Roots, America

I'm going to insist on making sure that we've got decent funding, that we've got enough teachers, that we've got computers in the classroom, but unless you turn off the television set and get over a certain anti-intellectualism that I think pervades some low-income communities, our children are not going to achieve.

Teacher, Children, Thinking

"Meet The Press" with Tim Russert, www.nbcnews.com. July 25, 2004.

Anybody gone into Whole Foods lately and see what they charge for arugula? I mean, they're charging a lot of money for this stuff.

Mean, Arugula, Gone

If we want to make the best products, we also have to invest in the best ideas... Every dollar we invested to map the human genome returned $140 to our economy... Today, our scientists are mapping the human brain to unlock the answers to Alzheimer's... Now is not the time to gut these job-creating investments in science and innovation. Now is the time to reach a level of research and development not seen since the height of the Space Race.

Jobs, Alzheimer's, Race

Fourth Presidential State of the Union Address, delivered 12 February 2013, Washington, D.C.

Literacy is the most basic currency of the knowledge economy.

Kids, Library, Literacy

Barack Obama (2008). “An American Story: The Speeches of Barack Obama : a Primer”, Independent Publishing Group

We'll build new ties of trade and of commerce, culture and education that unleash the potential of the Iraqi people.

Military, Ties, People

"Remarks by the President on Ending the War in Iraq". obamawhitehouse.archives.gov. October 21, 2011.

I'm a strong believer in strong encryption.

Strong, Nsa, Encryption

"President Obama: I'm A Big Believer In Strong Encryption... But". Interview with Kara Swisher, www.techdirt.com. February 13, 2015.

Military surge in Afghanistan to eliminate the Taliban.

Military, Afghanistan, Taliban

As citizens, we understand that it is not about what America may do for us. It's about what can be done by us, together.

Graduation, America, Together

Commencement Address at Ohio State University, abcnewsradioonline.com. May 5, 2013.

What we can be scientifically certain of is that our continued use of fossil fuels is pushing us to a point of no return

Use, Fuel, Fossils

Barack Obama (2009). “Barack Obama: Speeches on the Road to the White House”

Democracy demands that the religiously motivated translate their concerns into universal, rather than religion-specific, values.

Religion, Democracy, Demand

Barack Obama (2009). “Barack Obama: Speeches on the Road to the White House”

Everybody knows politics is a contact sport.

Sports, Political, Election

"The Candidate: How the son of a Kenyan economist became an Illinois Everyman". www.newyorker.com. May 31, 2004.

We, the people, still believe that our obligations as Americans are not just to ourselves, but to all posterity.

Believe, People, Pro Life

Second Presidential Inaugural Address, delivered 21 January 2013, Washington, D.C.

Because this is a country where everyone deserves the same freedom and opportunities to fulfill their dreams.

Dream, Country, Opportunity

Statement by the President on Roe v. Wade Anniversary, obamawhitehouse.archives.gov. January 22, 2014.

His peaceful resistance shook the foundations of an empire, exposed the emptiness of a repressive ideology, and proved that moral leadership is more powerful than any weapon.

Inspiring, Powerful, Moral Leadership

Statement on the death of Vaclav Havel, obamawhitehouse.archives.gov. December 18, 2011.

The role of citizen in our democracy does not end with your vote.

Democracy, Doe, Roles

Second Presidential Election Victory Speech, delivered 7 November 2012, McCormick Place Chicago, Illinois