My conviction is that those fights need to be fought right now and can be won. And if in fact we have finite political capital, energy, resources, we need to win those fights. Barack Obama More Quotes by Barack Obama More Quotes From Barack Obama Jesus lived a life of peace, love, kindness and forgiveness, during the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season, may we all do our best to follow his example. Barack Obama forgiveness love life On Easter I do reflect on the fact that as a Christian I am supposed to love, and I have to say that sometimes, when I've listened to less-than-loving expressions by Christians, I get concerned. Barack Obama easter christian love Andrew Cuomo own story taught Andrew Cuomo that as Americans, we are bound together as one people, and our country's success rests on the success of all of us, not just a fortunate few. Barack Obama success country people That's when America soars, when we look out for one another and we take care of each other, when we root for one another's success, when we strive to do better and to be better than the generation that came before us and try to build something better for generations to come, that's why we do what we do. That's the whole point of public service. Barack Obama roots success america The United States and Saudi Arabia have an extraordinary relationship and friendship that dates back to Franklin Roosevelt and King Faisal. Barack Obama arabia united-states friendship All the strands of my life came together and I really became a man when I moved to Chicago. Barack Obama together men life As the United States begins a new chapter in our relationship with Cuba, we hope it will create an environment that improves the lives of the Cuban people, not because it is imposed by us, the United States, but through the talent and ingenuity and aspirations, and the conversations among Cubans from all walks of life so they can decide what the best course is for their prosperity. Barack Obama united-states life people We've got to be able to distinguish between dangerous individuals who need to be incapacitated and incarcerated versus young people who are in an environment in which they are adapting, but if given different opportunities, a different vision of life, could be thriving the way we are. That's what strikes me. There but for the grace of God. And that, I think, is something that we all have to think about. Barack Obama opportunity life thinking Here's the truth: even if countries like the United States curb our emissions, if growing countries like India - with soaring energy needs - don't also embrace cleaner fuels, then we don't stand a chance against climate change. Barack Obama energy change country I think there are hard-liners inside of Iran that think it is the right thing to do to oppose us, to seek to destroy Israel, to cause havoc in places like Syria or Yemen or Lebanon, if they don't change at all, we're still better off having the deal. Barack Obama israel change thinking If everybody voted, then it would completely change the political map in this country. Barack Obama political change country There are folks who will equivocate. They'll say, 'You know, I'm not a scientist.' Well, I'm not either. But the best scientists in the world know that climate change is happening. Barack Obama climate change world Tonight, let us think back to the sense of unity that prevailed on 9/11. Barack Obama unity powerful thinking I've been struck by how hungry we all are for a different kind of politics. So I've spent some time thinking about how I could best advance the cause of change and progress that we so desperately need. Barack Obama progress powerful thinking In the midst of economic recovery and global upheaval, disasters like this remind us of the common humanity that we share. Barack Obama common-humanity recovery powerful Throughout American history, there have been moments that call on us to meet the challenges of an uncertain world, and pay whatever price is required to secure our freedom. Barack Obama powerful challenges world There are very few moments in our lives where we have the privilege to witness history taking place. This is one of those moments. This is one of those times. Barack Obama privilege powerful moments Libraries remind us that truth isn't about who yells the loudest but who has the right information. Barack Obama library truth-is information The question we ask today is not whether our government is too big or too small, but whether government works. Barack Obama bigs government today I will not stand by while the special interests use the same old tactics to keep things exactly the way they are ... Not this time. Not now. Barack Obama tactics use special
