Quotes

“I think there are a whole host of things that are civil rights, and then there are other things - such as traditional marriage - that, I think, express a community's concern and regard for a particular institution.” Barack Obama

“I will never turn Medicare into a voucher. No American should ever have to spend their golden years at the mercy of insurance companies. They should retire with the care and dignity they have earned.” Barack Obama

“I would put our legislative and foreign policy accomplishments in our first two years against any president - with the possible exceptions of Johnson, FDR, and Lincoln - just in terms of what we've gotten done in modern history. But, you know, but when it comes to the economy, we've got a lot more work to do. And we're gonna keep on at it.” Barack Obama

“Operations in Iraq and Afghanistan and the war on terrorism have reduced the pace of military transformation and have revealed our lack of preparation for defensive and stability operations. This Administration has overextended our military.” Barack Obama

“People of Berlin - people of the world - this is our moment. This is our time.” Barack Obama

“So while an incredible amount of progress has been made, on this fifth anniversary, I wanted to come here and tell the people of this city directly: My administration is going to stand with you - and fight alongside you - until the job is done. Until New Orleans is all the way back, all the way.” Barack Obama

“There are patriots who opposed the war in Iraq and there are patriots who supported the war in Iraq. We are one people, all of us pledging allegiance to the stars and stripes, all of us defending the United States of America.” Barack Obama

“Unlike my opponent, I will not let oil companies write this country's energy plan, or endanger our coastlines, or collect another $4 billion in corporate welfare from our taxpayers.” Barack Obama

“We all knew this. We all knew that it would take more time than any of us want to dig ourselves out of this hole created by this economic crisis.” Barack Obama

“We are not at war against Islam.” Barack Obama

“We can't get to the $4 trillion in savings that we need by just cutting the 12 percent of the budget that pays for things like medical research and education funding and food inspectors and the weather service. And we can't just do it by making seniors pay more for Medicare.” Barack Obama

“We will keep the promise of Social Security by taking the responsible steps to strengthen it - not by turning it over to Wall Street.” Barack Obama

“You know, one of the things I think you understand as president is you're held responsible for everything, but you don't always have control of everything, right?” Barack Obama

“I just want to go through Central Park and watch folks passing by. Spend the whole day watching people. I miss that.” Barack Obama

“I think it is important for Europe to understand that even though I am president and George Bush is not president, Al Qaeda is still a threat.” Barack Obama

“It was not a religion that attacked us that September day. It was al-Qaeda. We will not sacrifice the liberties we cherish or hunker down behind walls of suspicion and mistrust.” Barack Obama

“Nobody wants to put the creditworthiness of the United States in jeopardy. Nobody wants to see the United States default. So we've got to seize this moment, and we have to seize it soon.” Barack Obama

“Now you have a choice: we can give more tax breaks to corporations that ship jobs overseas, or we can start rewarding companies that open new plants and train new workers and create new jobs here, in the United States of America.” Barack Obama

“Of course, there is no question that Libya - and the world - will be better off with Gaddafi out of power. I, along with many other world leaders, have embraced that goal, and will actively pursue it through non-military means. But broadening our military mission to include regime change would be a mistake.” Barack Obama

“Of course, violence will not end with our combat mission. Extremists will continue to set off bombs, attack Iraqi civilians and try to spark sectarian strife. But ultimately, these terrorists will fail to achieve their goals.” Barack Obama

“Our combat mission is ending, but our commitment to Iraq's future is not.” Barack Obama

“So while I will never minimize the costs involved in military action, I am convinced that a failure to act in Libya would have carried a far greater price for America.” Barack Obama

“The Middle East is obviously an issue that has plagued the region for centuries.” Barack Obama

“We have now just enshrined, as soon as I sign this bill, the core principle that everybody should have some basic security when it comes to their healthcare.” Barack Obama

“We're not going to baby sit a civil war.” Barack Obama

“When BP was not moving fast enough on claims, we told BP to set aside $20 billion in a fund - managed by an independent third party - to help all those whose lives have been turned upside down by the spill.” Barack Obama

“The one thing we can never get enough of is love. And the one thing we never give enough is love.” Henry Miller

“The aim of life is to live, and to live means to be aware, joyously, drunkenly, serenely, divinely aware.” Henry Miller

“An artist is always alone - if he is an artist. No, what the artist needs is loneliness.” Henry Miller

“Develop an interest in life as you see it; the people, things, literature, music - the world is so rich, simply throbbing with rich treasures, beautiful souls and interesting people. Forget yourself.” Henry Miller