We remain a young nation, but in the words of Scripture, the time has come to set aside childish things. The time has come to reaffirm our enduring spirit; to choose our better history; to carry forward that precious gift, that noble idea, passed on from generation to generation: the God-given promise that all are equal, all are free, and all deserve a chance to pursue their full measure of happiness.
Barack ObamaOn this day, we gather because we have chosen hope over fear, unity of purpose over conflict and discord.
Barack ObamaBut do I think that our actions in anyway violate the War Powers Resolution, the answer is no.
Barack ObamaI think that whenever you have got an incoming president of the other side it takes a while for people to reconcile themselves with that new reality.
Barack ObamaNobody's cooler than my two girls. They just seem to take whatever comes with, you know - happiness and - steadiness. And they're loving school. They're making friends... and - they've already joined some clubs. And Sasha, you know - I think maybe to endear - myself to her, she - she decided she wanted to join a basketball team. So - what more could I want?
Barack Obama