I would not be running for President if I didn't believe with all my heart that this is what the vast majority of Americans want for this country. This union may never be perfect, but generation after generation has shown that it can always be perfected. And today, whenever I find myself feeling doubtful or cynical about this possibility, what gives me the most hope is the next generation - the young people whose attitudes and beliefs and openness to change have already made history in this election.
Barack ObamaAs president, I'm committed to making Washington work better and rebuilding the trust of the people who sent us here.
Barack ObamaFew challenges facing America and the world are more urgent than combating climate change. The science is beyond dispute and the facts are clear.
Barack ObamaI would put our legislative and foreign policy accomplishments in our first two years against any president - with the possible exceptions of Johnson, FDR, and Lincoln - just in terms of what we've gotten done in modern history. But, you know, but when it comes to the economy, we've got a lot more work to do. And we're gonna keep on at it.
Barack ObamaEach and every time, a new generation has risen up and done whatโs needed to be done. Today we are called once more โ and it is time for our generation to answer that call. For that is our unyielding faith โ that in the face of impossible odds, people who love their country can change it.
Barack ObamaWe can't in any way criticize or at least indict or impeach administration [of Democratic presidents] for doing what they did.
Barack ObamaThese are young people who made mistakes that aren't that different than the mistakes I made and the mistakes that a lot of you guys made, we have a tendency sometimes to almost take for granted or think it's normal that so many young people end up in our criminal justice system. It's not normal. ... What is normal is teenagers doing stupid things.
Barack Obama