Political Quotes

Barack Obama: This is not a one-year proposition; it's going to take time.

On the recordFebruary 26, 2014
This is not a one-year proposition; it's going to take time.
Said by
Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Remarks on the 'My Brother's Keeper' Initiative

Share

More from Barack Obama

Jun 20, 2026

People aren't looking for perpetual anger and division. They are looking for fairness and common sense and mutual respect, that deep in our gut, we want to find a way to turn towards each other again, not further away.

npr.org
Jun 25, 2026

Never talks that way when they are in the same room.

salon.com
Jun 21, 2026

Of course, we did not accomplish everything we set out to do. No administration does. Some of the exhibits reflect unfinished business, in some cases, my own shortcomings and mistakes, in some cases because - as a sign I kept on the…

npr.org

Other voices in this conversation