I think what is true is that there's been an underlying division in the United States. Some of it has to do with the fact that economic growth and recovery tends to be stronger in the cities and in urban areas. In some rural areas, particularly those that were reliant on manufacturing, there has been weaker growth, stagnation, people feeling as if their children won't do as well as they will.
Barack ObamaI believe we [americans] are strongest as a nation, when the president and Congress work together.
Barack ObamaContrary to the rumours you have heard, I was not born in a manger. I was actually born on Krypton and sent here by my father, Jor-el, to save the planet Earth.
Barack ObamaIn a global economy where our economies and supply chains are deeply integrated, it's not even possible.
Barack ObamaIt's easier to make negative attacks and simplistic slogans [in social media] than it is to communicate complex policies.
Barack ObamaThe study of geography is about more than just memorizing places on a map. It's about understanding the complexity of our world, appreciating the diversity of cultures that exists across continents. And in the end, it's about using all that knowledge to help bridge divides and bring people together.
Barack Obama