The elevation of appearance over substance, of celebrity over character, of short term gains over lasting achievement displays a poverty of ambition. It distracts you from what's truly important.
Barack ObamaThe United States is imposing sanctions on individuals and companies working to advance Iran's ballistic missile program, and we are going to remain vigilant about it. We're not going to waver in the defense of our security or that of our allies and partners.
Barack ObamaWe do not benefit from a relationship with China or any other country in which we put our values and our ideals aside.
Barack ObamaI have fought against spending. I have fought against special interests. I have fought for reform.
Barack Obama