"I'd like to think that "President Obama..." - Quote by Barack Obama
I'd like to think that "President Obama believed deeply in this democracy and the American people."
More by Barack Obama
“Understand, our police officers put their lives on the line for us every single day. They've got a tough job to do to maintain public safety and hold accountable those who break the law.”
“We will respond to the threat of climate change, knowing that the failure to do so would betray our children and future generations”
“We proved that we are still a people capable of doing big things and tackling our biggest challenges.”
More on Democracy
“Where there is a great deal of free speech there is always a certain amount of foolish speech.”
“Its [Dreams from My Father] also a reflection about how we might start a better conversation in our democracy about how to solve problems, because it feels as if our political system - it just seems there is so much cynicism and negativity in our politics.”
“And to all those who have wondered if Americas beacon still burns as bright - tonight we proved once more that the true strength of our nation comes not from our the might of our arms or the scale of our wealth, but from the enduring power of our ideals: democracy, liberty, opportunity, and unyielding hope. For that is the true genius of America - that America can change. Our union can be perfected. And what we have already achieved gives us hope for what we can and must achieve tomorrow.”
More on Leadership
“Mandela's commitment to democracy was ratified not only by his election, but by his willingness to step down from power”
“Leadership involves the heavy burden of responsibility, and the fear of getting it wrong can paralyze a leader.”
“The vision is really about empowering workers giving them all the information about what’s going on so they can do a lot more than they’ve done in the past.”