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Oct 10, 2012 · What follows are 10 quotations — some famous, some not — that Obama surely hopes voters won’t dwell on as he makes his case for a second term. • “Washington is broken. My whole campaign ...
- “My attitude about something like the presidency is that you don’t want to just be the president. You want to change the country. You want to make a unique contribution.
- “This country is ready for a transformative politics of the sort that John F. Kennedy, Ronald Reagan and Franklin Roosevelt represented.” (Time, October 15, 2006)
- “I don’t know exactly what makes somebody ready to be president. It’s not clear that JFK was ‘ready’ to be president, it’s not clear that Harry Truman, when he was elevated, was ‘ready,’ and yet, somehow, some people respond and some people don’t.
- “Well, there are a lot of things I think I can accomplish, but two things I know. The first is, when I raise my hand and take that oath of office, there are millions of kids around this country who don’t believe that it would ever be possible for them to be president of the United States.
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Jan 10, 2017 · As his consequential tenure in the White House comes to a close, here are the quotes that best capture his legacy: 1. Nov. 4, 2008 NBC News
Jan 14, 2017 · As Obama prepares to leave office, we've compiled 17 of his most memorable inspirational quotes. Enjoy: Advertisement. Spencer Platt/Getty; Business Insider. Anthony Jacobs/Getty; Business Insider ...
Jul 6, 2007 · We are all watching Obama's tightrope walk, his attempts to appeal to the white majority while maintaining some semblance of integrity regarding the plight of black Americans. It's a heavy...
Jan 14, 2024 · We’ve curated a selection of Barack Obama’s most impactful quotes. These words capture the essence of his vision for America and the world, offering insights into leadership, perseverance, and the importance of maintaining hope in the face of adversity.
