We cannot solve the problems of America if every time somebody somewhere says something stupid, that everybody gets up in arms and we forget about the war in Iraq or we forget about the economy.
Barack ObamaI don't want ever to be a president who is comfortable and at ease with killing people.
Barack ObamaAnd let me say this as a politician I can promise you this, political leaders will never take risks if the people do not push them to take some risks. You must create the change that you want to see.
Barack ObamaNobody said democracies supposed to be easy. It's hard. And in a big country like America, it probably should be hard.
Barack ObamaEvil does exist in the world. A non-violent movement could not have halted Hitler's armies. Negotiations cannot convince al Qaeda's leaders to lay down their arms. To say that force may sometimes be necessary is not a call to cynicism - it is a recognition of history; the imperfections of man and the limits of reason.
Barack Obama