We have real enemies in the world. These enemies must be found.
They must be pursued and they must be defeated.
Barack Obama
Keynote speech to Democratic National Convention,
July 2004. |
We worship an awesome God in the Blue States, and we don't
like federal agents poking around our libraries in the Red States.
We coach Little League in the Blue States and have gay friends
in the Red States.
Barack Obama
Keynote speech to Democratic National Convention,
July 2004. |
John Kerry believes in an America where hard work is rewarded.
Barack Obama
Keynote speech to Democratic National Convention,
July 2004. |
A good compromise, a good piece of legislation, is like a
good sentence; or a good piece of music. Everybody can recognize
it. They say, 'Huh. It works. It makes sense..
Barack Obama |
Community colleges play an important role in helping people
transition between careers by providing the retooling they need
to take on a new career.
Barack Obama |
Focusing your life solely on making a buck shows a certain
poverty of ambition. It asks too little of yourself. Because
it's only when you hitch your wagon to something larger than
yourself that you realize your true potential.
Barack Obama |
I didn't see the weapons of mass destruction at the time,
I didn't think there was an imminent threat from Saddam Hussein.
Barack Obama |
I don't oppose all wars. What I am opposed to is a dumb war.
What I am opposed to is a rash war.
Barack Obama
In 2002 speech against Iraq War. |
I opposed the Defense of Marriage Act in 1996. It should be
repealed and I will vote for its repeal on the Senate floor.
I will also oppose any proposal to amend the U.S. Constitution
to ban gays and lesbians from marrying.
Barack Obama |
I'm proud of the fact that I stood up early and unequivocally
in opposition to Bush's foreign policy (and was the only U.S.
Senate candidate in Illinois to do so). That opposition hasn't
changed.
Barack Obama |