Through every victory and every setback, I've insisted that change is never easy and never quick; that we wouldn't meet all of our challenges in one term, or one presidency, or even in one lifetime. Barack Obama challengechangeeasy Change image and share on social
I know that campaigns can seem small, and even silly. Trivial things become big distractions. Serious issues become sound bites. And the truth gets buried under an avalanche of money and advertising. If you're sick of hearing me approve this message, believe me - so am I. Barack Obama advertiseapproveavalanche share on social
I've got two daughters. 9 years old and 6 years old. I am going to teach them first of all about values and morals. But if they make a mistake, I don't want them punished with a baby. Barack Obama babydaughterhave Change image and share on social
We need somebody who's got the heart, the empathy, to recognize what it's like to be a young teenage mom, the empathy to understand what it's like to be poor or African-American or gay or disabled or old - and that's the criterion by which I'll be selecting my judges. Barack Obama africanamericancriterion share on social
I think same sex couples should be able to get married. Barack Obama couplemarrysex Change image and share on social
In a world of complex threats, our security and leadership depends on all elements of our power - including strong and principled diplomacy. Barack Obama complexdependdiplomacy Change image and share on social
A lot has happened over the years. And while this nation has been tested by war, and it's been tested by recession and all manner of challenges - I stand before you again tonight, after almost two terms as your president, to tell you I am more optimistic about the future of America than ever before. Barack Obama americachallengefuture share on social
There are millions of Americans outside Washington who are tired of stale political arguments and are moving this country forward. They believe, and I believe, that here in America, our success should depend not on accident of birth, but the strength of our work ethic and the scope of our dreams. Barack Obama accidentamericaamerican share on social
We need to internalize this idea of excellence. Not many folks spend a lot of time trying to be excellent. Barack Obama excellenceexcellentfolk Change image and share on social
If you're walking down the right path and you're willing to keep walking, eventually you'll make progress. Barack Obama eventuallymakepath Change image and share on social