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 · 2001202630,508 total · peak 2009 (4082)
2001: 1 quote2004: 13 quotes2005: 38 quotes2006: 38 quotes2007: 811 quotes2008: 2,274 quotes2009: 4,082 quotes2010: 3,631 quotes2011: 3,667 quotes2012: 3,766 quotes2013: 2,926 quotes2014: 3,019 quotes2015: 2,648 quotes2016: 2,710 quotes2017: 189 quotes2018: 24 quotes2019: 5 quotes2020: 219 quotes2021: 119 quotes2022: 111 quotes2023: 8 quotes2024: 101 quotes2025: 71 quotes2026: 37 quotes
Feb 13, 2012

The United States welcomes foreign investment in all sectors, including the banking sector, and welcomes the participation by Chinese banks with approved branches in the United States.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Feb 13, 2012

And we are very interested and very focused on continuing to strengthen our relationships, to enhance our trade and our commerce.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Feb 13, 2012

The United States commits to inform the Chinese side of changes to the CFTC's supervision and data availability on financial transactions in the oil market.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Feb 13, 2012

The last thing we can afford to do is to go back to the same policies that got us in this mess in the first place.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Feb 13, 2012

We want to work with China to make sure that everybody is working by the same rules of the road when it comes to the world economic system.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Feb 13, 2012

This is a make-or-break moment for the middle class in America.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Feb 13, 2012

I have always emphasized that we welcome China's peaceful rise.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Feb 13, 2012

The United States is increasing visa processing capacity in China by 40 percent in 2012, in order to ensure that 80 percent of non-immigrant visa applicants are interviewed within three weeks of receipt of application.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Feb 13, 2012

The United States and China affirm that our two countries are promoting the healthy and steady development of the U.S.-China cooperative partnership based on mutual respect and mutual benefit.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Feb 13, 2012

We believe that it is critically important that the United States and China develop a strong working relationship to help to bring stability, order, and security.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Feb 13, 2012

When a plane is finally lifting off the ground, you don't ease up on the throttle.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Feb 13, 2012

I want to welcome Vice President Xi to the Oval Office and welcome him to the United States.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Feb 13, 2012

The United States is committed to continued subnational cooperation with China at the State/Provincial and Municipal levels to expand the ties between our peoples and to increase trade and investment opportunities in both countries.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Feb 13, 2012

We're going to be better off if we start building that economy right now.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Feb 13, 2012

The United States and China commit to take comprehensive policy measures to achieve more balanced trade and expanded investment in each other's economies.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Feb 13, 2012

I look forward to a future of improved dialogue and increased cooperation in the years to come.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Feb 13, 2012

The U.S. economy is rebalancing toward sustainable growth, with higher domestic saving, a commitment to long-term fiscal sustainability, and productivity-enhancing investments.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Feb 12, 2012

Community colleges are examples of what is best about this country.

congress.gov
Feb 12, 2012

The highest proportion of college graduates in the world by 2020.

congress.gov
Feb 12, 2012

An affordable, high-quality college education is fundamental to America's future.

congress.gov

Politicians like Barack Obama