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The fact that we are here today to debate raising America's debt limit is a sign of leadership failure. America has a debt problem and a failure of leadership. Americans deserve better. I, therefore, intend to oppose

The fact that we are here today to debate raising America's debt limit is a sign of leadership failure. America has a debt problem and a failure of leadership. Americans deserve better. I, therefore, intend to oppose the effort to increase America's debt.

Barack Obama
Leadership, America, Effort
"It's Worth Actually Reading Obama's 2006 Debt Ceiling Speech". www.slate.com. October 09, 2013.

Now let's make two things clear: ISIL is not 'Islamic.' No religion condones the killing of innocents, and the vast majority of ISIL's victims have been Muslim. And ISIL is certainly not a state. It was formerly al Qaeda's affiliate in Iraq, and has taken advantage of sectarian strife and Syria's civil war to gain territory on both sides of the Iraq-Syrian border. It is recognized by no government, nor the people it subjugates. ISIL is a terrorist organization, pure and simple. And it has no vision other than the slaughter of all who stand in its way.

Barack Obama
Leadership, War, Taken
"Is It ISIS or ISIL? That Depends On Who You're Asking". Interview with Arun Rath, wvik.org. September 14, 2014.

Sanctions alone could not stop Iran's nuclear program. But they did help bring Iran to the negotiating table.

Barack Obama
Leadership, Science, Technology
"CNN Newsroom" with Wolf Blitzer, www.cnn.com. April 2, 2015.

We can't drive our SUVs and eat as much as we want and keep our homes on 72 degrees at all times... and then just expect that other countries are going to say OK. That's not leadership. That's not going to happen.

Barack Obama
Leadership, Country, Home
"Obama's Oval Office Hypocrisy" by Steven Milloy, www.foxnews.com. January 31, 2009.

In Iraq and Syria, American leadership - including our military power - is stopping ISIL's advance, instead of getting dragged into another ground war in the Middle East, we are leading a broad coalition, including Arab nations, to degrade and ultimately destroy this terrorist group.

Barack Obama
Leadership, Military, War
Sixth Presidential State of the Union Address, delivered 20 January 2015

One faction of one party, in one house of Congress, in one branch of government, doesn't get to shut down the entire government just to refight the results of an election.

Barack Obama
Leadership, Money, Party
"Full Transcript: : President Obama’s Sept. 30 remarks on the looming government shutdown". www.washingtonpost.com. September 30, 2013.

Look, Americans will go for leadership that makes sense. Our job, you know, as public officials, is not to put our finger in the air. Our job is to listen, and then lead.

Barack Obama
Leadership, Jobs, Air

The authorization I propose would provide the flexibility to conduct ground combat operations in other more limited circumstances, such as rescue operations involving U.S. or coalition personnel or the use of special operations forces to take military action against ISIL leadership, it would also authorize the use of U.S. forces in situations where ground combat operations are not expected or intended, such as intelligence collection and sharing, missions to enable kinetic strikes or the provision of operational planning and other forms of advice and assistance to partner forces.

Barack Obama
Leadership, Military, Advice
"Obama opens door to 'limited' ground combat operations against ISIS", www.foxnews.com. February 11, 2015.

To all those watching tonight from beyond our shores, from parliaments and palaces, to those who are huddled around radios in the forgotten corners of the world, our stories are singular, but our destiny is shared, and a new dawn of American leadership is at hand.

Barack Obama
Leadership, Destiny, Hands
President-Elect Victory Speech, delivered 4 November 2008, Grant Park, Chicago, Illinois

True leadership will not be measured by the ability to muzzle dissent, or to intimidate and harass political opponents at home. The people of the world want change. They will not long tolerate those who are on the wrong side of history.

Barack Obama
Leadership, Home, Long
First Speech Before the United Nations General Assembly (64th Session), delivered 23 September 2009, New York, NY

Ultimately, only diplomacy can bring about a durable solution to the challenge posed by Iran's nuclear program. As President and Commander in Chief, I will do what is necessary to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. However, I have a profound responsibility to try to resolve our differences peacefully, rather than rush towards conflict.

Barack Obama
Leadership, Wisdom, Spring
"Obama admits Israel has good reason for scepticism over Iran nuclear deal" by Dan Roberts, www.theguardian.com. November 25, 2013.

Our country was born out of a desire to be free. And every day since, it's been protected by our men and women in uniform - people who believed so deeply in America, they were willing to give their lives for it.

Barack Obama
Leadership, Country, Father
FaceBook post by Barack Obama from May 24, 2014

But the question is, do we care enough? Do we care enough to keep standing up for the country that we know is possible, even if it's hard, and even if it's politically uncomfortable? Do we care enough to sustain the passion and the pressure to make our communities safer and our country safer? Do we care enough to do everything we can to spare other families the pain that is felt here today?

Barack Obama
Leadership, Country, Pain
"CNN Newsroom" with Rosa Flores, www.cnn.com. September 22, 2013.

American leadership is not simply a matter of going it alone and bearing all of the burden ourselves.

Barack Obama
Leadership, Matter, Burden
"Obama defends Libya policy". "The World Today with Eleanor Hall", www.abc.net.au. March 29, 2011.

I have been in Washington for a while now, and most things don't surprise me. The fact that twenty 6-year-olds were gunned down in the most violent fashion possible and this town couldn't do anything about it was stunning to me.

Barack Obama
Leadership, Fashion, Party
Remarks by the President in Q&A with David Karp, CEO of Tumblr, obamawhitehouse.archives.gov. June 10, 2014.

For the first time in our history, the winners of the White House Turkey Pardon were chosen through a highly competitive online vote. And once again, Nate Silver completely nailed it. The guy is amazing.

Barack Obama
Leadership, Nature, Turkeys
"Obama pardons two Thanksgiving turkeys with mercy and humour" by Adam Gabbatt, www.theguardian.com. November 21, 2012.

The leaders we revere and the businesses that last are generally not the result of a narrow pursuit of popularity or personal advancement, but of devotion to some bigger purpose. That's the hallmark of real success. The other trapping of success might be the by product of this larger mission, but it can't be the central thing.

Barack Obama
Motivational, Success, Leadership