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Barack Obama

Barack Obama

Country American Samoa
Born Tuesday, 30 November -0001
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Present President of America

Quotes by Barack Obama

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I believe in American exceptionalism, just as I suspect that the Brits believe in British exceptionalism and the Greeks believe in Greek exceptionalism. Uncategorized
As a nuclear power - as the only nuclear power to have used a nuclear weapon - the United States has a moral responsibility to act. Uncategorized
What is a danger is that we stay stuck in a new normal where unemployment rates stay high, people who have jobs see their incomes go up, businesses make big profits. But they're learned to do more with less, and so they don't hire. Uncategorized
We need to internalize this idea of excellence. Not many folks spend a lot of time trying to be excellent. Uncategorized
Take off your bedroom slippers. Put on your marching shoes," he said, his voice rising as applause and cheers mounted. "Shake it off. Stop complainin'. Stop grumblin'. Stop cryin'. We are going to press on. We have work to do. b Uncategorized
Now we're in the midst of not just advocating for change, not just calling for change - we're doing the grinding, sometimes frustrating work of delivering change - inch by inch, day by day. Uncategorized
In the absence of sound oversight,responsible businesses are forced to compete against unscrupulous and underhanded businesses, who are unencumbered by any restrictions on activities that might harm the environment, or take advantage of middle-class families, or threaten to bring down the entire financial system. Uncategorized
Contrary to the claims of some of my critics and some of the editorial pages, I am an ardent believer in the free market. Uncategorized
We proved that we are still a people capable of doing big things and tackling our biggest challenges. b Uncategorized
In December, I agreed to extend the tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans because it was the only way I could prevent a tax hike on middle-class Americans. But we cannot afford $1 trillion worth of tax cuts for every millionaire and billionaire in our society. We can't afford it. And I refuse to renew them again. Uncategorized
I cannot swallow whole the view of Lincoln as the Great Emancipator. Uncategorized
As I've said, there were patriots who supported this war, and patriots who opposed it. And all of us are united in appreciation for our servicemen and women, and our hopes for Iraqis' future. Uncategorized
In fact, the best thing we could do on taxes for all Americans is to simplify the individual tax code. This will be a tough job, but members of both parties have expressed an interest in doing this, and I am prepared to join them. Uncategorized
But if you - if what - the reports are true, what they're saying is, is that as a consequence of us getting 30 million additional people health care, at the margins that's going to increase our costs, we knew that. Uncategorized
I don't oppose all wars. What I am opposed to is a dumb war. What I am opposed to is a rash war. Uncategorized
If everybody that voted in 2008 shows up in 2010, we will win this election. We will win this election. Uncategorized
I'm a warrior for the middle class. Uncategorized
I mean, I do think at a certain point you've made enough money. Uncategorized
Money is not the only answer, but it makes a difference. Uncategorized
I've been fighting with Acorn, alongside Acorn, on issues you care about, my entire career. Uncategorized