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Of course, violence will not end with our combat mission. Extremists will continue to set off bombs, attack Iraqi civilians and try to spark sectarian strife. But ultimately, these terrorists will fail to achieve their goals. (Barack Obama)
When BP was not moving fast enough on claims, we told BP to set aside $20 billion in a fund - managed by an independent third party - to help all those whose lives have been turned upside down by the spill. View quote
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I wonder, sometimes, whether men and women in fact are capable of learning from history--whether we progress from one stage to the next in an upward course or whether we just ride the cycles of boom and bust, war and peace, ascent and decline. View quote
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Now, as a nation, we don't promise equal outcomes, but we were founded on the idea everybody should have an equal opportunity to succeed. No matter who you are, what you look like, where you come from, you can make it. That's an essential promise of America. Where you start should not determine where you end up. View quote
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Tonight, let us think back to the sense of unity that prevailed on 9/11. View quote
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In the midst of economic recovery and global upheaval, disasters like this remind us of the common humanity that we share. View quote
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It's time to fundamentally change the way that we do business in Washington. To help build a new foundation for the 21st century, we need to reform our government so that it is more efficient, more transparent, and more creative. That will demand new thinking and a new sense of responsibility for every dollar that is spent. View quote
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I have Muslim members of my family. I have lived in Muslim countries. View quote
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In America, there's a failure to appreciate Europe's leading role in the world. View quote
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One of the great strengths of the United States is... we have a very large Christian population - we do not consider ourselves a Christian nation or a Jewish nation or a Muslim nation. We consider ourselves a nation of citizens who are bound by ideals and a set of values. View quote
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If everybody that voted in 2008 shows up in 2010, we will win this election. We will win this election. (Barack Obama)
Cutting the deficit by gutting our investments in innovation and education is like lightening an overloaded airplane by removing its engine. It may make you feel like you're flying high at first, but it won't take long before you feel the impact. View quote
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I've been fighting with Acorn, alongside Acorn, on issues you care about, my entire career. View quote
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I just miss - I miss being anonymous. View quote
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We are not at war against Islam. View quote
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We have real enemies in the world. These enemies must be found. They must be pursued and they must be defeated. View quote
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But do I think that our actions in anyway violate the War Powers Resolution, the answer is no. View quote
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People of Berlin - people of the world - this is our moment. This is our time. View quote
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Our combat mission is ending, but our commitment to Iraq's future is not. View quote
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Since I'm the president and Democrats have controlled the House and the Senate, it's understandable that people are saying, you know, 'What have you done?' View quote
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We will outstretch the hand if you unclench your fist. (Barack Obama)
So I have known Islam on three continents before coming to the region where it was first revealed. View quote
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America, our endless blessings bestow an enduring burden. But as Americans, we welcome our responsibility to lead. View quote
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We, the people, still believe that every citizen deserves a basic measure of security and dignity. View quote
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When all Americans are treated as equal we are all more free. View quote
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