Barack Obama Quotes
Current and 44th President of United States
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Don't be discouraged that we have to acknowledge potentially we've made some mistakes. That's how we learn
— Barack Obama speaking to CIA employees about ban on enhanced interrogation techniques / April 20, 2009
Too often, the United States has not pursued and sustained engagement with our neighbors. We have been too easily distracted by other priorities and have failed to see that our own progress is tied directly to progress throughout the Americas.
— Barack Obama as in an op-ed that appeared in U.S. and Latin American newspapers prior to the Summit of the Americas / April 16, 2009
I know there have been difficulties these last few years. I know that the trust that binds us has been strained, and I know that strain is shared in many places where the Muslim faith is practiced. Let me say this as clearly as I can: the United States is not at war with Islam.
— Barack Obama Speaking in Ankara, Turkey / April 06, 2009
In America, there's a failure to appreciate Europe's leading role in the world. Instead of celebrating your dynamic union and seeking to partner with you to meet common challenges, there have been times where America has shown arrogance and been dismissive, even derisive .. But in Europe, there is an anti-Americanism that is at once casual but can also be insidious. Instead of recognizing the good that America so often does in the world, there have been times where Europeans choose to blame America for much of what's bad. On both sides of the Atlantic, these attitudes have become all too common. They are not wise. ... They threaten to widen the divide across the Atlantic and leave us both more isolated.
— Barack Obama Speaking at Strasbourg, France about Europe and US relations / April 03, 2009
I would like to think that with my election and the early decisions that we've made, that you're starting to see some restoration of America's standing in the world.
— Barack Obama at G20 summit in London / April 02, 2009
It is true, as my Italian friend has said, that the (economic) crisis began in the U.S. I take responsibility, even if I wasn't even president at the time.
— Barack Obama Speaking at the G20 in London / April 02, 2009
If you look at the sources of this crisis, the United States certainly has some accounting to do with respect to a regulatory system that was inadequate.
— Barack Obama at a press conference ahead of the G20 in London / April 01, 2009
We have the best brand on earth: the Obama brand . . . Our possibilities are endless
— Desiree Rogers on making Obama as a brand / product / April 2009
All too often the United States starts by dictating ... and we don't always know all the factors that are involved. So let's listen. And I think if we do that, then there's a possibility at least of achieving some breakthroughs .. My job to the Muslim world is to communicate that the Americans are not your enemy. We sometimes make mistakes. We have not been perfect.
— Barack Obama as in an interview to Al Arabiya / January 26, 2009
On this day, we have chosen hope over fear, unity of purpose over conflict and discord. We come to proclaim an end to the petty grievances and false promises.
— Barack Obama / January 20, 2009
