"I think that I'm a better speechwriter..." - Quote by Barack Obama

“This country of ours has more wealth than any nation, but that's not what makes us rich. We have the most powerful military on Earth, but that's not what makes us strong. Our universities and our culture are the envy of the world, but that's not what keeps the world coming to our shores. Instead, it is that American spirit - that American promise - that pushes us forward even when the path is uncertain; that binds us together in spite of our differences; that makes us fix our eye not on what is seen, but what is unseen, that better place around the bend.”

“We are running out of time”

“With respect to Syria, we are going to continue to work as we have over the last five, six years to push towards a political transition and settlement.”

“I am rare, and there is value in all rarity; therefore, I am valuable.”

“People whistle me because I am good-looking, rich and a great footballer. They are jealous of me.”

“When in doubt, ATTACK!”

“Example, whether it be good or bad, has a powerful influence.”

“We have not always been in sync on every issue in terms of our core values, in terms of her integrity, her truthfulness, her thoughtfulness, [Angela Merkel] doing her homework, knowing her facts, her commitment to looking out for the interests of the German people first, but recognizing that part of good leadership on behalf of the nation requires engaging the world as a whole, and participating effectively in multilaterally institutions, I think she's been outstanding.”

“Leadership is about empathy. It is about having the ability to relate to and connect with people for the purpose of inspiring and empowering their lives.”