So while I will never minimize the costs involved in military action, I am convinced that a failure to act in Libya would have carried a far greater price for America. – Barack Obama
If the critics are right that Ive made all my decisions based on polls, then I must not be very good at reading them. – Barack Obama
My parents shared not only an improbable love, they shared an abiding faith in the possibilities of this nation. They would give me an African name, Barack, or blessed, believing that in a tolerant America your name is no barrier to success. – Barack Obama
We need to internalize this idea of excellence. Not many folks spend a lot of time trying to be excellent. – Barack Obama