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 · 2001202630,490 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: 33 quotes
Aug 31, 2007

As I have campaigned across America over the last six months, it's become clear that Governor Dean and the Democratic National Committee have put together a presidential nomination process that's in the best interests of our party and our…

presidency.ucsb.edu
Aug 26, 2007

This isn't just counter-productive, it is a failure to keep faith with so many Americans who are in the fight of their lives against cancer.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Aug 26, 2007

When I am President, we will reclaim that tradition of medical innovation and wage a more aggressive war on cancer.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Aug 26, 2007

As President, I will make ending cancer the top priority it needs to be by increasing funding for the NIH, NCI, and other medical research grants.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Aug 26, 2007

Let's work together to bring about the change we know we need.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Aug 25, 2007

America failed the people of New Orleans and the Gulf Coast long before that failure showed up on our television sets.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Aug 22, 2007

This National Intelligence Estimate underscores the fundamental truth that we cannot continue to substitute the bravery of our troops for a true commitment from the Iraqi government to resolve the grievances at the heart of their civil…

presidency.ucsb.edu
Aug 22, 2007

That's why I'm honored to have the support of these women across Iowa who have made the commitment to join me as we work together to change the way we do politics in Washington, D.C. and change our country.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Aug 21, 2007

What you are joining isn't just a political campaign; it's a grassroots movement for change.

presidency.ucsb.edu

Politicians like Barack Obama