Historically - when you look at how America has evolved, typically we make progress on race relations in fits and starts. We make some progress, and then there's maybe some slippage.
Barack ObamaSometimes people just feel as if we want to try something to see if we can shake things up.
Barack ObamaI do think Brexit vote speaks to the ongoing changes and challenges that are raised by globalisation.
Barack ObamaThose who are troubled by our existing programs are not interested in a repeat of 9/11, and those who defend these programs are not dismissive of civil liberties. The challenge is getting the details right, and that's not simple.
Barack ObamaDo I need to apologize for Mr.[Tom] Coburn's statements? Because I certainly don't agree with those, either.
Barack ObamaThe next phase and this is part of what I'm interested in doing after I get out of the presidency is to make sure that I'm working with that next generation so that they understand you can't just rely on inspiration. There's a little perspiration involved in bringing about change too. That you have to be organized, that you have to vote even when it's not exciting.
Barack Obama