In too many communities, too many young men of color are left behind and seen only as objects of fear. Through initiatives like My Brother's Keeper, I'm personally committed to changing both perception and reality. Barack Obama brotherchangecolor share on social
The United States has been enriched by Muslim Americans. Many other Americans have Muslims in their families or have lived in a Muslim-majority country - I know, because I am one of them. Barack Obama americancountryenrich Change image and share on social
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 billionclaimfast share on social
As I said last week in the wake of the grand jury decision, I think Ferguson laid bare a problem that is not unique to St. Louis or that area, and is not unique to our time, and that is a simmering distrust that exists between too many police departments and too many communities of color. Barack Obama areabarecolor share on social
I believe in American exceptionalism, just as I suspect that the Brits believe in British exceptionalism and the Greeks believe in Greek exceptionalism. Barack Obama americanbritbritish Change image and share on social
We proved that we are still a people capable of doing big things and tackling our biggest challenges. Barack Obama bigcapablechallenge Change image and share on social
Our combat mission is ending, but our commitment to Iraq's future is not. Barack Obama combatcommitmentend Change image and share on social
I think when you spread the wealth around it's good for everybody. Barack Obama goodspreadwealth Change image and share on social
We worship an awesome God in the Blue States, and we don't like federal agents poking around our libraries in the Red States. We coach Little League in the Blue States and have gay friends in the Red States. Barack Obama agentawesomeblue share on social