Barack Obama said "True opportunity cannot exist when people are imprisoned by sickness or hunger or darkness." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordJune 29, 2013

True opportunity cannot exist when people are imprisoned by sickness or hunger or darkness.

Said by

Democratic · Illinois

Source

Remarks at the University of Cape Town in Cape Town

Share & report

More from Barack Obama

Mar 9, 2025

Our systematic effort to dismantle terrorist organizations must continue. But this war, like all wars, must end.

Jul 14, 2025

And be willing to be a little bit uncomfortable in defense of your values.

Apr 28, 2025

I don’t think [Trump] is ideological. I think ultimately he is pragmatic.

Mar 4, 2025

Hey Ben, I’m a big fan of the show. I loved Season 1 and can’t wait for Season 2, but I don’t think I have time to make this happen.

Other voices in this conversation