In a world of complex threats, our security and leadership depends on all elements of our power - including strong and principled diplomacy.
Barack ObamaAs an elected official who comes from the African-American community, there are some similarities. You are always trying to reconcile your own personal biography and affiliations with the demands of the broader democracy. And you need to make sure you are representing everybody.
Barack ObamaI don't regret the excitement, because I do think that it helped us accomplish as much as we did.
Barack Obama