"We know we can't stop every act of violence, every act of evil in the world, but maybe we could try to stop one act of evil, one act of violence."
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"We must act, knowing that our work will be imperfect."
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"I believe that for all our imperfections, we are full of decency and goodness, and that the forces that divide us are not as strong as those that unite us."
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"I think a basic principle of our Constitution is nobody above the law"
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"We don't ask you to believe in our ability to bring change, rather, we ask you to believe in yours."
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"Whatever we once were, we are no longer just a Christian nation; we are also a Jewish nation, a Muslim nation, a Buddhist nation, a Hindu nation, and a nation of nonbelievers."
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"The thing about hip-hop today is it's smart, it's insightful. The way they can communicate a complex message in a very short space is remarkable."
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"Part of what we have to do a better job of, if our democracy is to function in a complicated diverse society like this, is to teach our kids enough critical thinking to be able to sort out what is true and what is false, what is contestable and what is incontestable. And we seem to have trouble with that. And our political system doesn't help."
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"We need to steer clear of this poverty of ambition, where people want to drive fancy cars and wear nice clothes and live in nice apartments but don't want to work hard to accomplish these things. Everyone should try to realize their full potential."
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"Through words he gave voice to the voiceless. Through deeds he gave courage to the faint of heart."
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"Political gerrymandering makes the incentive for most members of Congress to play to the extremes of their base rather than to the center."
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"Don't shortchange the future, because of fear in the present."
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"Climate change constitutes a serious threat to global security."
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"Any time bombs are used to target civilians it is an act of terror."
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"I always believe that ultimately, if people are paying attention, then we get good government and good leadership. And when we get lazy, as a democracy and civically start taking shortcuts, then it results in bad government and politics."
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"Right now I would rank Norway as the largest country in the world, I have never seen anything like it"
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"There are legitimate concerns and anxieties that the forces of globalisation are leaving too many people behind - and we have to take those concerns seriously and address them. But the answer isn't to turn inward and embrace protectionism. We can't just walk away from trade."
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"Each of us deserves the freedom to pursue our own version of happiness. No one deserves to be bullied."
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"One thing I don't like is when you disrespect the law."
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"Empathy is a quality of character that can change the world."
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