Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 3, 2007
We are in the presence today of a lot of Moseses. We're in the presence today of giants whose shoulders we stand on.
Said by
Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Obama referencing civil rights leaders as the Moses generation.

Share & report

More from Barack Obama

Jul 10, 2025

I've sat across the table from some of the world's most difficult leaders and wrestled with some of our most intractable problems. Nothing has prepared me for working with Larry David.

newsweek.com
Jul 14, 2025

Don’t tell me you’re a Democrat but you’re kind of disappointed right now, so you’re not doing anything.

msnbc.com
Sep 17, 2025

There are no ifs, ands or buts about it, the central premise of our democratic system is that we have to be able to disagree and have sometimes really contentious debates without resorting to violence.

cbsnews.com
Nov 1, 2025

It’s like everyday is Halloween, except it’s all tricks and not treats.

politico.com

Other voices in this conversation