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Barack Obama Quotes - Page 75

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If we have the kinds of confirmation that we need, we will once again work with the international community and the organization charged with monitoring compliance by the Syrian government, and we will reach out to

If we have the kinds of confirmation that we need, we will once again work with the international community and the organization charged with monitoring compliance by the Syrian government, and we will reach out to patrons of Assad like Russia to put a stop to it.

Russia, Government, Organization

Remarks by President Obama in Press Conference after GCC Summit, obamawhitehouse.archives.gov. May 14, 2015.

The importance of making sure that the sense of accountability when, in fact, law enforcement is involved in a deadly shooting is something that I think communities across the board are going to need to consider, we have a great opportunity, coming out of some great conflict and tragedy, to really transform how we think about community law enforcement relations so that everybody feels safer and our law enforcement officers feel, rather than being embattled, feel fully supported.

Opportunity, Thinking, Law

The people there, the community, the lessons that I learned -- they're all based right in this few square miles where we'll now be able to give something back and bring the world back home after this incredible journey.

Home, Journey, Squares

This self-reflection, this willingness to examine ourselves, to make corrections, to do better, that's part of what makes us Americans. It's part of what sets us apart from other nations, the United States is the most professional, most capable, most cutting-edge intelligence community in the world.

Cutting, Reflection, Self

We have a historic opportunity to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons in Iran, and to do so peacefully, with the international community firmly behind us. We should seize that chance.

Opportunity, Iran, Community

Statement by the President on the Framework to Prevent Iran from Obtaining a Nuclear Weapon, obamawhitehouse.archives.gov. April 2, 2015.

It would be good for the workers in Vietnam even as it helps make sure that they're not undercutting competition here in the United States.

Competition, Would Be, Vietnam

"Backlash Against TPP Grows as Leaked Text Reveals Increased Corporate Control of Public Health". www.democracynow.org. June 11, 2015.

Justice needs to be served, what I think people of Baltimore want more than anything else is the truth. That's what people around the country expect.

Country, Thinking, People

Over the last few years a lot of people have become aware of the inequities in the criminal justice system, right now, with our overall crime rate and incarceration rate both falling, we're at a moment when some good people in both parties, Republicans and Democrats and folks all across the country, are coming up with ideas to make the system work smarter and better.

Country, Party, Fall

These are young people who made mistakes that aren't that different than the mistakes I made and the mistakes that a lot of you guys made, we have a tendency sometimes to almost take for granted or think it's normal that so many young people end up in our criminal justice system. It's not normal. ... What is normal is teenagers doing stupid things.

Mistake, Teenager, Stupid

Barack Obama's remarks after visit at El Reno Federal Correctional Institution in El Reno, Oklahoma, obamawhitehouse.archives.gov. July 16, 2015.

Believe it or not, entertainment is part of our American diplomacy, it is part of what makes us exceptional, part of what makes us such a world power. Hundreds of millions of people may never set foot in the United States, but thanks to you, they've experienced a small part of what makes our country special. They've learned something about our values. We have shaped a world culture through you...in a way that has made the world better.

Country, Believe, Feet

But I'm here to say that when we do speak out, we're going to do so because the United States of America does believe, and will always stand for, a certain set of universal values.

Believe, Speaks Out, America

Lieutenant al-Kaseasbeh's dedication, courage and service to his country and family represent universal human values that stand in opposition to the cowardice and depravity of ISIL, which has been so broadly rejected around the globe.

Country, Dedication, Isil

"Obama, Jordanian king vow to continue campaign against ISIS". www.foxnews.com. February 4, 2015.

We will not hesitate to speak out when we see actions that contradict those values.

Speaks Out, Action, Speak

"Obama announces re-establishment of U.S.-Cuba diplomatic ties" By Eugene Scott, www.cnn.com. July 1, 2015.

Look, first of all, the climate is changing. I don't think the science is clear what percentage is man-made and what percentage is natural. It's convoluted. And for the people to say the science is decided on, this is just really arrogant, to be honest with you, it's this intellectual arrogance that now you can't even have a conversation about it. The climate is changing, and we need to adapt to that reality.

Science, Reality, Men

We need to spend a trillion dollars rebuilding our schools, our roads, our basic science and research here in the United States.

School, Science, Research

The notion that we would condition Iran not getting nuclear weapons in a verifiable deal on Iran recognizing Israel is really akin to saying that we won't sign a deal unless the nature of the Iranian regime completely transforms. And that is, I think, a fundamental misjudgment.

Nature, Thinking, Israel

"Obama admits Iran nuclear deal only delays inevitable, leaves problem for future presidents", www.foxnews.com. April 7, 2015.

America is not - and never will be - at war with Islam. We will, however, relentlessly confront violent extremists.

War, America, Islam

A New Beginning: Speech at Cairo University, delivered 4 June 2009, Cairo, Egypt

[About his marijuana use] I did. It's not something that I'm proud of. It was a mistake as a young man, but you know? I mean not going to -- I never understood that line. The point was to inhale. That was the point.

Mistake, Mean, Marijuana

Africa is on the move; a new Africa is emerging!

Moving, Emerging

Jobs was brave enough to think differently, bold enough to believe he could change the world, and talented enough to do it.

Jobs, Believe, Thinking

"Obama extols Jobs's vision" by Jennifer Epstein and Amie Parnes, www.politico.com. October 5, 2011.

We don't really have any kind of regulatory structure at all.

Aviation, Kind, Flight

"Obama: We need more drone regulations" by Jeremy Diamond, edition.cnn.com. January 28, 2015.

Progress does not compel us to settle centuries-long debates about the role of government for all time, but it does require us to act in our time.

Powerful, Government, Long

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

One of the things I think I can bring to the presidency is to make government and public service cool again.

Powerful, Thinking, Government

This is our first task-caring for our children. It's our first job. If we don't get that right, we don't get anything right. That's how, as a society, we will be judged.

Jobs, Children, Powerful

"Obama's Newtown speech - full text", www.theguardian.com. December 16, 2012.

Peace is not merely the absence of visible conflict.

Peace, Kings, Powerful

Nobel Prize for Peace Acceptance Speech and Lecture, delivered 10 December 2009, Oslo City Hall, Oslo, Norway

Born: b. August 4, 1961
Occupation: 44th U.S. President

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