Barack Obama actually said...

we honor those ideals by upholding them not when it's easy, but when it is hard.

Obama emphasizes the importance of upholding human rights ideals, especially during challenging times.

12/15/2009

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These summits are thus an opportunity to deepen our cooperation even further.

Europeans and Americans have stood shoulder to shoulder because our work together advances our interests and protects the freedoms we cheris...

I support these settlements, and my administration is committed to addressing the water needs of tribal communities.

I'm confident that we're going to have two successful summits.