Political Quotes

Barack Obama: I assume that people meant what they said when they said it. That's been at least my practice. I said that I would go…

On the recordApril 29, 2012
I assume that people meant what they said when they said it. That's been at least my practice. I said that I would go after bin Laden if we had a clear shot at him and I did.
Said by
Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Barack Obama defends his actions regarding the killing of bin Laden and challenges others who may have changed their stance.

Share

More from Barack Obama

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
Jun 25, 2026

I obviously have a room in his head.

salon.com
Jul 19, 2026

At least one of our major parties has been captured by politics that is not that subtle about suggesting that ‘We the people’ means a certain kind of people.

huffpost.com
Jun 22, 2026

We designed the center not to be some lifeless mausoleum.

foxnews.com

Other voices in this conversation