Barack Obama actually said...

Already this decade of war has caused many to question the nature of America's engagement around the world. Some would have America retreat from our responsibility as an anchor of global security and embrace an isolation that ignores the very real threats that we face. Others would have America overextend, confronting every evil that can be found abroad.

Context

President Obama discusses the challenges of America's global engagement and the need for a balanced approach.

06/21/2011

https://transcripts.cnn.com...

More Barack Obama Quotes

But having said all that, I truly believe that there's nothing more noble than public service.
4/2/2009
It's hard for 20 heads of state to bridge their differences. We've all got our own national policies. We all have our own assumptions, our o...
4/2/2009
France recognizes that having Al Qaeda operate safe havens that can be used to launch attacks is a threat and not just to the United States,...
4/2/2009
We must renew this relationship for a new generation, in a new century. We must hold firm to our common values, hold firm to our faith in on...
4/2/2009

View All Barack Obama Quotes