Political Quotes

On the recordJanuary 28, 2013
Americans with same-sex partners from other countries should not be faced with the painful choice between staying with the person they love or staying in the country they love.
Said by
Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Jay Carney

Share & report

More from Barack Obama

Oct 26, 2024

In politics, a good rule of thumb is, don't say you want to do anything like Hitler.

nbcnews.com
Jul 4, 2025

I am the president of all Americans, including those who did not vote for me. I have to consider what’s best for them, even the ones who don’t like me.

motherjones.com
Jul 14, 2025

You know, don’t tell me you’re a Democrat, but you’re kind of disappointed right now, so you’re not doing anything. No, now is exactly the time that you get in there and do something.

breitbart.com
Jul 14, 2025

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

cnn.com

Other voices in this conversation