It took a lot of blood, sweat and tears to get to where we are today, but we have just begun. Today we begin in earnest the work of making sure that the world we leave our children is just a little bit better than the one we inhabit today. Barack Obama beginbiteblood share on social
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 createcrisisdig 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
In the white community, the path to a more perfect union means acknowledging that what ails the African-American community does not just exist in the minds of black people; that the legacy of discrimination - and current incidents of discrimination, while less overt than in the past - are real and must be addressed. Barack Obama acknowledgeaddressafrican share on social
I said that America's role would be limited; that we would not put ground troops into Libya; that we would focus our unique capabilities on the front end of the operation, and that we would transfer responsibility to our allies and partners. Barack Obama allyamericacapability share on social
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 ardentbelieverclaim Change image and share on social
Money is not the only answer, but it makes a difference. Barack Obama answerdifferencemake Change image and share on social
We can choose a future where we export more products and outsource fewer jobs. After a decade that was defined by what we bought and borrowed, we're getting back to basics, and doing what America has always done best: We're making things again. Barack Obama americabackbasic share on social
What makes us Americans is our shared commitment to an ideal - that all of us are created equal, and all of us have the chance to make of our lives what we will. Barack Obama americanchancecommitment Change image and share on social
A good compromise, a good piece of legislation, is like a good sentence; or a good piece of music. Everybody can recognize it. They say, 'Huh. It works. It makes sense.' Barack Obama compromisegoodhuh Change image and share on social