Barack Obama actually said...

Today is a day to find joy in the face of sorrow, to count our blessings, and hold the ones we love a little closer.

Statement on the Observance of Juneteenth

06/18/2015

More Barack Obama Quotes

Nobody said democracy is supposed to be easy.

Don't suddenly veer off into isolation.

I think that connection that he was able to make with his supporters, that was impervious to events that might have sunk another candidate. ...

I don't think he is ideological. I think ultimately he's pragmatic in that way.