What I believe unites the people of this nation, regardless of race or region or party, young or old, rich or poor, is the simple, profound belief in opportunity for all - the notion that if you work hard and take responsibility, you can get ahead. Barack Obama aheadbeliefhard share on social
The shift to a cleaner energy economy wont happen overnight, and it will require tough choices along the way. But the debate is settled. Climate change is a fact. Barack Obama changechoiceclean Change image and share on social
As president, I'm committed to making Washington work better and rebuilding the trust of the people who sent us here. Barack Obama commitmakepeople Change image and share on social
Fifty years of isolating Cuba had failed to promote democracy, setting us back in Latin America. That's why we restored diplomatic relations, opened the door to travel and commerce, and positioned ourselves to improve the lives of the Cuban people. Barack Obama americabackcommerce share on social
If the critics are right that I've made all my decisions based on polls, then I must not be very good at reading them. Barack Obama basecriticdecision Change image and share on social
Our public life withers when only the most extreme voices get attention. Most of all, democracy breaks down when the average person feels their voice doesn't matter; that the system is rigged in favor of the rich or the powerful or some narrow interest. Barack Obama attentionaveragebreak share on social
I know that there are millions of Americans who are content with their health care coverage - they like their plan and, most importantly, they value their relationship with their doctor. Barack Obama americancarecontent Change image and share on social
When we think of the major threats to our national security, the first to come to mind are nuclear proliferation, rogue states and global terrorism. But another kind of threat lurks beyond our shores, one from nature, not humans - an avian flu pandemic. Barack Obama avianfluglobal share on social
Take off your bedroom slippers. Put on your marching shoes,' he said, his voice rising as applause and cheers mounted. 'Shake it off. Stop complainin'. Stop grumblin'. Stop cryin'. We are going to press on. We have work to do. Barack Obama applausebedroomcheer share on social
I will continue to believe that Israel's security is paramount. Barack Obama continueisraelparamount Change image and share on social
