When people see opportunity, when they have a sense of control of their own destiny, then they’re less vulnerable to the propaganda and twisted ideologies that have been attracting young people – particularly being turbocharged through social media.
The point is ISIL leaders cannot hide. And our next message to them is simple – you are next.
The reason we’re governing right now is because we defeated moderate Republicans with moderate Democrats. And people need to be patient about that and realize that compromise is not evil.
If there’s a senior citizen in downstate Illinois that’s struggling to pay for their medicine and having to chose between medicine and the rent, that makes my life poorer even if it’s not my grandparent.
The interesting thing about the African-American experience in this country is that we are sort of a mongrel of people. I mean we’re all kind of mixed up.
In Texas, we hold very dear to intrusions against our personal liberty. We fight very hard against that.
We have concerns whenever we see people who have large stockpiles of weapons, or appear to be in the process of accumulating weapons and ammunition.
The Recovery Act, which helped saved the economy and prevented us going into the Great Depression, was the largest investment in green technology, the largest investment in education. We rebuilt roads and bridges.
This is about respect for women, the judgments that women make and their doctors about their reproductive health. It’s an important part of who women are, their reproductive health.
The Democrats are using the human trafficking bill’s language that’s been there for 40 years, regarding the use of federal funds for abortion.
The things that led me to run for office – trying to figure out how we create an economy where everybody’s got a fair shot and if you work hard, you can achieve your dreams.
I believe that this country succeeds when everyone gets a fair shot, when everyone does their fair share, when everyone plays by the same rules.
My presidency is not over. I’ve got another five years coming up.
I can’t even get a credit card without three credit bureaus saying I’m good enough.
As president, I’m committed to making Washington work better and rebuilding the trust of the people who sent us here.
I believe in returning the nation’s wealth to its rightful owners.
If we don’t reform how healthcare is delivered in this country, then we are not going to be able to get a handle on that escalating healthcare costs.
While I understand the passions and the anger that arise over the death of Michael Brown, giving into that anger by looting or carrying guns, and even attacking the police, only serves to raise tensions and stir chaos.
Senator Joe Biden is pretty clean and articulate for a white guy.
Some people only speak of freedom of speech while they’re out of power. Once they’re in power, they’re ruthless in suppressing the rights of others.