“I think we can all unequivocally say in 2026, football is not going anywhere.”
“When giant corporations and Wall Street investors buy up all the fire truck manufacturers, it’s a threat to public safety.”
“I want to stop the spread. They are picking homes like you, and I pick tomatoes in the grocery store.”
“It is imperative that FEMA helps communities quickly respond to wildfires and increase their resilience to future wildfire disasters”
“They are picking houses the way you pick tomatoes at the grocery store.”
“Protecting and defending innocent life is and remains important to our Legislature, governor, attorney general and citizens.”

Political Quotes

On the recordNovember 10, 2016
It's also an appreciation of the example that you continue to set after your service has ended: your example as citizens.
Said by
Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois
Source
presidency.ucsb.edu

Editor's note · Context

Remarks at a Veterans Day Ceremony in Arlington

Share

Share on XShare on FacebookEmail this quote

More from Barack Obama

Jun 19, 2026

the American people want to find a way to turn towards each other again, not further away"

bbc.com
Jun 11, 2026

For almost four decades, Nancy Pelosi served the American people and worked to make our country better.

obama.org
Jun 11, 2026

It's a way to honor her trailblazing leadership, and inspire visitors to follow in her footsteps.

obama.org
Jun 19, 2026

And there’s no reason to suggest that we can’t get through this one either.

huffpost.com
View all Barack Obama quotes

Other voices in this conversation