We think of faith as a source of comfort and understanding but find our expressions of faith sowing division; we believe ourselves to be a tolerant people even as racial, religious, and cultural tensions roil the landscape. And instead of resolving these tensions or mediating these conflicts, our politics fans them, exploits them,and drives us further apart.
Barack ObamaGenerally speaking, Rand Paul is been more wrong than right. He has an isolationist view of the world that I don`t share.
Barack ObamaI know that campaigns can seem small, and even silly. Trivial things become big distractions. Serious issues become sound bites. And the truth gets buried under an avalanche of money and advertising. If you're sick of hearing me approve this message, believe me - so am I.
Barack ObamaThe point is ISIL leaders cannot hide. And our next message to them is simple - you are next.
Barack Obama