In a moment when the outcome of our revolution was most in doubt the father of our nation ordered these words be read to the people. Let it be told to the future world that in the depth of winter, when nothing but hope and virtue could survive, that the city and the country alarmed at one common danger came forth to meet it.
Barack ObamaRight around my first year of college - I remember "Song of Solomon," by Toni Morrison, just moved me tremendously. The power of language and how it can peel back truths, bring things to the surface. So I learned a lot from fiction.
Barack ObamaWhen it comes to our military, what we have to think about is not, you know just budgets, we've got to think about capabilities.
Barack ObamaWe agreed that our economic and financial teams will remain in close contact as we stay focused on ensuring economic growth and financial stability.
Barack ObamaWhat Iโve realized is that life doesnโt count for much unless youโre willing to do your small part to leave our children โ all of our children โ a better world. Any fool can have a child. That doesnโt make you a father. Itโs the courage to raise a child that makes you a father.
Barack Obama