Barack Obama: “What did Lincoln say? I am not bound to win, but I am bound to be…”

On the recordMarch 22, 2021

What did Lincoln say? I am not bound to win, but I am bound to be true.

Said by

Democratic · Illinois

Source

Obama referenced Lincoln's words to emphasize the importance of integrity over political gain in the context of passing the Affordable Care Act.

More from Barack Obama

Oct 15, 2026

I’m going to insist that we can do better than we’re doing right now.

Oct 9, 2026

Looking forward to being in Detroit on 10/24 to campaign for Jocelyn Benson, Abdul El-Sayed and Democrats up and down the ballot in Michigan.

Oct 9, 2026

Use that hope to make a difference. Get involved.

Oct 9, 2026

Pennsylvania, Governor Shapiro has your back — and in this election, I'm asking you to have his,

Other voices in this conversation

Barack Obama: “What did Lincoln say? I am not bound to win, but I am bound to be true.”