We believe that big nations should not bully smaller nations, and that the sovereignty of nations must be respected. And we have long urged that disputes be resolved peacefully, including through mechanisms like international arbitration.
Barack ObamaThere are gonna be a core set of values that shouldn't be up for debate. Should be our north star.
Barack ObamaIf we aren't willing to pay a price for our values, then we should ask ourselves whether we truly believe in them at all.
Barack ObamaIt's one of the biggest benefits of being president that you really don't think about until you get here.
Barack Obama