Political Quotes

Barack Obama

The Public Record

Barack Obama served as the 44th President of the United States from January 20, 2009, to January 20, 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously represented Illinois in the U.S. Senate from 2005 to 2008 and served in the Illinois State Senate from 1997 to 2004. Obama is known for his signature policies including the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, and his efforts in economic recovery following the 2008 financial crisis. His presidency was marked by significant legislative achievements and a focus on healthcare reform, climate change, and foreign policy initiatives such as the Iran nuclear deal.

Quotes by year · 2001202630,492 total · peak 2009 (4082)
2001: 1 quote2004: 13 quotes2005: 30 quotes2006: 32 quotes2007: 807 quotes2008: 2,275 quotes2009: 4,082 quotes2010: 3,632 quotes2011: 3,667 quotes2012: 3,766 quotes2013: 2,926 quotes2014: 3,019 quotes2015: 2,648 quotes2016: 2,711 quotes2017: 189 quotes2018: 24 quotes2019: 5 quotes2020: 220 quotes2021: 119 quotes2022: 111 quotes2023: 8 quotes2024: 101 quotes2025: 71 quotes2026: 35 quotes
Jul 13, 2016

the administration's efforts would be to transform travel in America with a historic investment in high-speed rail.

congress.gov
Jul 12, 2016

I think it is fair to say that we will see more tension in police—between police and communities this month, next month, next year, and for quite some time.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jul 12, 2016

We have to try to constructively solve them and not simply win talking-point arguments.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jul 12, 2016

We're not at a point yet where communities of color feel confident that their police departments are serving them with dignity and respect and equality.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jul 12, 2016

I hereby delegate to you the authority, subject to fulfilling the requirements of section 652 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (FAA), and section 7009(d) of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs…

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jul 11, 2016

Let us love not with words or speech, but with actions and in truth.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jul 11, 2016

No, the reward comes in knowing that our entire way of life in America depends on the rule of law.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jul 11, 2016

Because with an open heart we can learn to stand in each other's shoes and look at the world through each other's eyes.

transcripts.cnn.com

Politicians like Barack Obama