It's wonderful that a potential dancer can see Misty and say, 'I can do that,' but if there's no dance studio at all in their neighborhood, or if their school's chronically underfunded, then it's going to be a problem. Barack Obama More Quotes by Barack Obama More Quotes From Barack Obama On my recent trip to Israel, I had the opportunity to visit Yad Vashem, Israel's national Holocaust memorial, and reaffirm our collective responsibility to confront anti-Semitism, prejudice, and intolerance across the world. On this Yom Hashoah, we must accept the full responsibility of remembrance, as nations and as individuals-not simply to pledge "never again," but to commit ourselves to the understanding, empathy and compassion that is the foundation of peace and human dignity. Barack Obama compassion responsibility opportunity Ultimately, peace is just not about politics. It's about attitudes; about a sense of empathy; about breaking down the divisions that we create for ourselves in our own minds and our own hearts that don't exist in any objective reality, but that we carry with us generation after generation. And I know, because America, we, too, have had to work hard over the decades, slowly, gradually, sometimes painfully, in fits and starts, to keep perfecting our union. Barack Obama hard-work heart attitude The single biggest threat that we face is a nuclear weapon or some weapon of mass destruction. What that means is that we have to be extraordinarily aggressive and vigilant in controlling nuclear proliferation. Barack Obama mass-destruction nuclear mean We may have different backgrounds, but we believe in the same dream that says this is a country where anything's possible. No matter who you are. No matter where you come from. Barack Obama dream inspiring country I try never to get too high when things are going well. I try never to get too low when things are going poorly. I try to keep an even keel. Barack Obama motivation lows trying I would not have the Justice Department prosecuting and raiding medical marijuana users. It's not a good use of our resources. Barack Obama marijuana use justice We won't apologise for our way of life, nor will we weaver in its defence, and for those who seek to advance their aims by inducing terror and slaughtering innocents, we say to you now that our spirit is stronger and cannot be broken, you cannot outlast us, and we will defeat you. Barack Obama stronger broken way Turns out I'm really good at killing people. Didn't know that was gonna be a strong suit of mine. Barack Obama suits strong people Men have to take more responsibility. Men have to intervene Barack Obama responsibility men 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 destiny strong journey There is no individual salvation without collective salvation Barack Obama individual salvation interesting Because this is a country where everyone deserves the same freedom and opportunities to fulfill their dreams. Barack Obama dream opportunity country We remain more than a collection of red states and blue states. We are and forever will be the United States of America. Barack Obama forever blue america The flame of the diya, or lamp, reminds us that light will ultimately triumph over darkness. Barack Obama flames light darkness If you don't have a record to run on, you paint your opponent as someone to run from. Barack Obama opponents records running In a world of complex threats, our security and leadership depends on all elements of our power - including strong and principled diplomacy. Barack Obama elements strong inspirational Operation Iraqi Freedom is over, and the Iraqi people now have lead responsibility for the security of their country Barack Obama responsibility country people You mention the Navy, for example, and the fact that we have fewer ships than we did in 1916. Well governor, we also have fewer horses and bayonets. Barack Obama navy horse example The trick is figuring out how do we structure government systems that pool resources, and hence facilitate some [wealth] redistribution, because I actually believe in redistribution, at least at a certain level, to make sure that everybody's got a shot. Barack Obama levels government believe I refuse to accept any approach that isn't balanced. I'm not going to ask students and seniors and middle-class families to pay down the entire deficit while people like me, making over $250,000, aren't asked to pay a dime more in taxes. Barack Obama senior class people
