Barack Obama

Beneath the layers of hurt, beneath the ragged laughter, I heard a willingness to endure. Endure-and make music that wasn’t there before.

Barack Obama

Building new roads and bridges creates jobs. Growing our exports creates jobs. Reforming our outdated tax system and our broken immigration system creates jobs.

Barack Obama

But do I think that our actions in anyway violate the War Powers Resolution, the answer is no.

Barack Obama

But we reject the belief that America must choose between caring for the generation that built this country and investing in the generation that will build its future.

Barack Obama

But what we can do, as flawed as we are, is still see God in other people, and do our best to help them find their own grace. That’s what I strive to do, that’s what I pray to do every day.

Barack Obama

Change won’t come from the top, Change will come from mobilized grassroots.

Barack Obama

Chicago, a town that’s accustomed to its racial wounds and prides itself on a certain lack of sentiment.

Barack Obama

Climate change constitutes a serious threat to global security.

Barack Obama

Community colleges play an important role in helping people transition between careers by providing the retooling they need to take on a new career.

Barack Obama

Contrary to the claims of some of my critics and some of the editorial pages, I am an ardent believer in the free market.

Barack Obama