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The government has to treat all citizens equally. I am a strong supporter not of a weak version of civil unions, but of a strong version, in which the rights that are conferred at the federal level to persons who are

The government has to treat all citizens equally. I am a strong supporter not of a weak version of civil unions, but of a strong version, in which the rights that are conferred at the federal level to persons who are part of the same-sex union are compatible. When it comes to federal rights, the over 1,100 rights that right now are not being given to same-sex couples, I think that's unacceptable.

Barack Obama
Strong, Sex, Couple

There are certain things we can only do together. There are certain things only a union can do. Only a union could harness the courage of our pioneers to settle the American west, which is why President Abraham Lincoln passed a Homestead Act giving a tract of land to anyone seeking a stake in our growing economy.

Barack Obama
Land, American West, Giving
"Campbell Brown: No Bias, No Bull", www.cnn.com. February 12, 2009.

The irony is that we've seen this model work really well in Massachusetts because Gov. Romney did a good thing, working with Democrats in the state to set up what is essentially the identical model and, as a consequence, people are covered there. It hasn't destroyed jobs. And as a consequence, we now have a system in which we have the opportunity to start bringing down costs as opposed to just leaving millions of people out in the cold." "Gov. Romney said this has to be done on a bipartisan basis

Barack Obama
Jobs, Opportunity, People
"The First presidential debate between President Obama and Republican nominee Mitt Romney, in Denver". www.npr.org. October 3, 2012.

I will begin to remove our troops from Iraq immediately.

Barack Obama
Iraq, Historical, Troops
Barack Obama's Foreign Policy Speech at the DePaul University Student Activities Center in Chicago, Illinois, www.c-span.org. October 2, 2007.

We should be more modest in our belief that we can impose democracy on a country through military force.

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

Young men need to show women the respect they deserve and recognize sexual assault and to do their part to stop it.

Barack Obama
Men, Domestic Violence, Needs

The biggest deficit that we have in our society and in the world right now is an empathy deficit. We are in great need of people being able to stand in somebody else's shoes and see the world through their eyes.

Barack Obama
Eye, Shoes, People
"As a society, are we losing our empathy?" by Catherine Conroy, www.irishtimes.com. January 30, 2017.

Come on! I just answered, like, eight questions.

Barack Obama
Eight
"Angry Barack Obama bombarded by media" by Michael Saul, www.nydailynews.com. March 4, 2008.

The idea of America endures. Our destiny remains our choice. And tonight, more than two centuries later, it is because of our people that our future is hopeful, our journey goes forward, and the state of our union is strong.

Barack Obama
Strong, Journey, Destiny
Second Presidential State of the Union Address, delivered 25 January 2011, Washington, D.C.

In Africa, you often see that the difference between a village where everybody eats and a village where people starve is government. One has a functioning government, and the other does not. Which is why it bothers me when I hear people say that government is the enemy. They don't understand its fundamental role.

Barack Obama
Government, Differences, People
Profile in The Independent Magazine, March 10, 2007.

These people are a part of me. And they are a part of America, this country that I love.

Barack Obama
Inspiring, Country, America
A More Perfect Union, delivered 18 March 2008, Philadelphia, PA

For we have a choice in this country. We can accept a politics that breeds division, and conflict, and cynicism. We can tackle race only as spectacle - as we did in the OJ trial - or in the wake of tragedy, as we did in the aftermath of Katrina - or as fodder for the nightly news. We can play Reverend Wright's sermons on every channel, every day and talk about them from now until the election, and make the only question in this campaign whether or not the American people think that I somehow believe or sympathize with his most offensive words.

Barack Obama
Inspiring, Country, Believe
A More Perfect Union, delivered 18 March 2008, Philadelphia, PA

The incredible story of progress that is America has always been built by those who ask why, what if, and why not. Our schools must begin instilling that wonder in our children again so that their generation will unite around the next great project of our time, whether it be declaring America energy independent or launching the next great technological revolution.

Barack Obama
Inspiring, Children, School

The size of your paycheck shouldn’t determine your child’s future.

Barack Obama
Children, Size, Paychecks

Become a teacher. Your country needs you.

Barack Obama
Country, Teacher, Needs
Second Presidential State of the Union Address, delivered 25 January 2011, Washington, D.C.

Boston is a tough and resilient town. So are its people. I'm supremely confident that Bostonians will pull together, take care of each other, and move forward as one proud city. And as they do, the American people will be with them every single step of the way.

Barack Obama
Moving, Boston, Cities
President Obama's Address Following Boston Explosions, www.npr.org. April 15, 2013.

What makes America exceptional are the bonds that hold together the most diverse nation on earth.

Barack Obama
America, Together, Earth
Second Presidential Election Victory Speech, delivered 7 November 2012, McCormick Place Chicago, Illinois

If you're one of the more than 250 million Americans who already have health insurance, you will keep your health insurance. This law will only make it more secure and more affordable.

Barack Obama
Law, Affordable, Secure
"Obama: 'Shop around' if you lose your health insurance plans". www.foxnews.com. October 31, 2013.

For now, decisions are upon us and we cannot afford delay. We cannot mistake absolutism for principle or substitute spectacle for politics, or treat name-calling as reasoned debate.

Barack Obama
Mistake, Names, Decision
Second Presidential Inaugural Address, delivered 21 January 2013, Washington, D.C.

I need you to go out and talk to your friends and talk to your neighbors. I want you to talk to them whether they are independent or whether they are Republican. I want you to argue with them and get in their face.

Barack Obama
Independent, Needs, Want
"Obama fires up Democrats: 'I want you to argue with them and get in their face'". www.nydailynews.com. September 18, 2008.

We are not going to keep the window open forever.

Barack Obama
Forever, Window

Iran's nuclear program . . . there was going to be a time limit . . .

Barack Obama
Iran, Nuclear, Limits

That may prevent us from getting a deal done, It is there to be had. Whether ultimately Iran can seize that opportunity - we will have to wait and see, but it is not for lack of trying on our part.

Barack Obama
Opportunity, Iran, Waiting

Since taking office, I've made it clear that the United States was prepared to begin a new chapter of engagement with the Islamic Republic of Iran. We offered the Iranian government a clear choice. It could fulfill its international obligations and realize greater security, deeper economic and political integration with the world, and a better future for all Iranians. Or it could continue to flout its responsibilities and face even more pressure and isolation.

Barack Obama
Islamic, Responsibility, Iran

The actions of those in power can have enormous consequences - a price that they themselves almost never have to pay.

Barack Obama
Pay, Action, Authority