Barack Obama Quotes - Page 79

• Fourth, we will continue providing humanitarian assistance to innocent civilians who have been displaced by this terrorist organization. This includes Sunni and Shia Muslims who are at grave risk, as well as tens of thousands of Christians and other religious minorities. We cannot allow these communities to be driven from their ancient homelands.

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  Christian, Religious, Islamic

  President Obama's Speech on Combating ISIS and Terrorism, www.cnn.com. September 10, 2014.

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• That is the difference we make in the world. And our own safety, our own security, depends upon our willingness to do what it takes to defend this nation and uphold the values that we stand for - timeless ideals that will endure long after those who offer only hate and destruction have been vanquished from the Earth.

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  Hate, Islamic, Differences

  Barack Obama's Statement on ISIL, obamawhitehouse.archives.gov. September 10, 2014.

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• I believe that the U.S. can and should be a global leader in the development of alternative energy sources.

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  Believe, Leader, Energy

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• To break our addiction to oil is one of the greatest challenges that our generation will have to master.

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  Our Generation, Oil, Addiction

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• With only 2 percent of the world's oil reserves, oil isn't enough. This country needs an all-out, all-of-the-above strategy that develops every available source of American energy. A strategy that's cleaner, cheaper, and full of new jobs.

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  Country, Jobs, Oil

  Third Presidential State of the Union Address, delivered 24 January 2012, Washington, D.C.

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• Some technologies don't pan out; some companies fail. But I will not walk away from the promise of clean energy. ... I will not cede the wind or solar or battery industry to China or Germany because we refuse to make the same commitment here.

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  Commitment, Technology, Wind

  Third Presidential State of the Union Address, delivered 24 January 2012, Washington, D.C.

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• For the young people here: practicality is a good thing. There are times where compromise is necessary. That's part of wisdom. But it's also important to hang on to what you believe.

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  Believe, Memorable, People

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• The US and Australia have a lot in common. One of the things we have in common is we produce a lot of carbon.

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  Memorable, Australia, Common

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• This week I've travelled more than 15,000 miles from America to China to Burma to Australia. I have no idea what time it is right now.

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  Memorable, Ideas, America

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• We're opposing Russia's aggression against Ukraine, which is a threat to the world, as we saw in the appalling shoot-down of MH17.

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  Memorable, Ukraine, Russia

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• He described to me how crocodiles kill more people than sharks. There are just a lot of things in Australia that can kill you.

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  Memorable, Sharks, Australia

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• I believe that the best measure of whether a nation is going to be successful is whether they are tapping the talents of their women.

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  Believe, Memorable, Successful

  Remarks by President Obama at the University of Queensland, obamawhitehouse.archives.gov. November 15, 2014.

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• My staff was very excited for Brisvegas. When I arrived, they advised I needed some XXXX.

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  Memorable, Excited, Staff

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• In my heart I know you didn't come here just for me, you came here because you believe in what this country can be. In the face of war, you believe there can be peace. In the face of despair, you believe there can be hope. In the face of a politics that's shut you out, that's told you to settle, that's divided us for too long, you believe we can be one people, reaching for what's possible, building that more perfect union.

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  Country, Business, War

  Official Announcement of Candidacy for US President, Delivered 10 February 2007, Springfield, Illinois

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• I do think that you're starting to see young people pay attention to some longterm issues that they feel Washington has neglected.

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  Thinking, Issues, People

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• We remember the specter of sectarian violence -- al Qaeda's attacks on mosques and pilgrims, militias that carried out campaigns of intimidation and campaigns of assassination. And in the face of ancient divisions, you stood firm to help those Iraqis who put their faith in the future.

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  War, Campaigns, Division

  Remarks on the End of the War in Iraq, obamawhitehouse.archives.gov. December 14, 2011.

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• We remember the surge and we remember the Awakening -- when the abyss of chaos turned toward the promise of reconciliation. By battling and building block by block in Baghdad, by bringing tribes into the fold and partnering with the Iraqi army and police, you helped turn the tide toward peace.

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  Block, War, Army

  Remarks by the President and First Lady on the End of the War in Iraq, obamawhitehouse.archives.gov. December 14, 2011.

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• And we remember the end of our combat mission and the emergence of a new dawn - the precision of our efforts against al Qaeda in Iraq, the professionalism of the training of Iraqi security forces, and the steady drawdown of our forces. In handing over responsibility to the Iraqis, you preserved the gains of the last four years and made this day possible.

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  War, Responsibility, Years

  Remarks by the President and First Lady on the End of the War in Iraq at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, obamawhitehouse.archives.gov. December 14, 2011.

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• So here's what I want you to know, and here's what I want all our men and women in uniform to know: Because of you, we are ending these wars in a way that will make America stronger and the world more secure. Because of you.

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  War, Men, America

  Remarks on the End of the War in Iraq, obamawhitehouse.archives.gov. December 14, 2011.

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• People don't expect government to solve all their problems. But they sense, deep in their bones, that with just a slight change in priorities, we can make sure that every child in America has a decent shot at life, and that the doors of opportunity remain open to all. They know we can do better.

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  Life, Children, Opportunity

  2004 Democratic National Convention Keynote Address, delivered 27 July 2004, Fleet Center, Boston

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• Acts of sacrifice and decency without regard to what's in it for you create a ripple effect. Ones that lift up families and communities, that spread opportunity.

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  Sacrifice, Opportunity, Community

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• You're the reason why selfless soldiers won't be kicked out of the military because of who they are or who they love.

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  Military, Gay, Soldier

  Second Democratic Presidential Nomination Acceptance Speech, delivered 6 September 2012, Charlotte, North Carolina

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• If you give up on the idea that your voice can make a difference, then other voices will fill the void: lobbyists and special interests; the people with the $10 million checks who are trying to buy this election and those who are making it harder for you to vote; Washington politicians who want to decide who you can marry, or control health care choices that women should make for themselves.

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  Giving Up, Gay, Differences

  Second Democratic Presidential Nomination Acceptance Speech, delivered 6 September 2012, Charlotte, North Carolina

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• Last time I checked, Congress was created to uphold the values of the Constitution, not the Bible and its biased teachings. 'All men (including women) are created equal' and are afforded unalienable rights. Way to go, Mr. President! Stand up for what you believe and for the people of this country.

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  Country, Believe, Teaching

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• I think it's about time! Who cares whether he is looking for votes or not! At least your country is moving forward with the times!

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  Country, Moving, Gay

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