"You [as a president] have to have..." - Quote by Barack Obama

“We can't in any way criticize or at least indict or impeach administration [of Democratic presidents] for doing what they did.”

“In the white community, the path to a more perfect union means acknowledging that what ails the African-American community does not just exist in the minds of black people; that the legacy of discrimination - and current incidents of discrimination, while less overt than in the past - are real and must be addressed.”

“If you like your existing plan you get to keep it”

“To lapse in fulness Is sorer than to lie for need, and falsehood Is worse in kings than beggars.”

“What is your legacy? Are you intentional about the sort of influence you want to have on the world around you? Being aware of how you want to be remembered gives you a perspective on what is truly important. Leadership is influence, and relationships are the foundation of leadership. Nothing is more predictive of your legacy than the quality of people you surround yourself with.”

“One of the things I've learned about being president is that we'll work on issues for long periods of time, sometimes in obscurity.”

“People always - I think were surprised about me connecting with folks in small town Iowa. And the reason I did was - first of all, I had the benefit that at the time nobody expected me to win. And so I wasn't viewed through this prism of Fox News and conservative media making me scary. At the time, I didn't think seem scary, other than just having a funny name. I seemed young.”

“You're only as good as the people you have around you.”

“What I do as an individual player is only important if it helps the team to win. That is the most important thing.”