We’re in a new world. We’re in a world in which the possibility of terrorism, married up with technology, could make us very, very sorry that we didn’t act.
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If I can look at your zip code and I can tell whether you’re going to get a good education, we’ve got a real problem.
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I think that the United States has always been most effective when it is leading both from power and principle.
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Today’s headlines and history’s judgment are rarely the same. If you are too attentive to the former, you will most certainly not do the hard work of securing the latter.
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You might not be able to control your circumstances but you can control your response to your circumstances.
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The essence of America – that which really unites us – is not ethnicity, or nationality or religion – it is an idea – and what an idea it is: That you can come from humble circumstances and do great things.
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NATO is built on security, but it’s also built on values.
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In the United States, we’ve always been held together by the belief that it doesn’t matter where you came from. It matters where you’re going.
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Human beings are not perfect. Their institutions are not perfect, but they have to keep trying. And America has to help people keep trying.
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Power is nothing unless you can turn it into influence.
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When diplomacy has been exhausted, the Security Council must become involved. Questions about Iran’s nuclear activities remain unanswered, despite repeated efforts by the IAEA.
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I was born in segregated Birmingham, Alabama. I didn’t have a white classmate till we moved to Denver.
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Every good leader is part manager and every good manager is part leader.
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I’ve never really been a workaholic. I work very hard, but I also enjoy playing. I think it’s important to have a balanced and well-rounded life.
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Education is of no value and talent is worthless – unless you have an unwavering aim. Never find yourself without a compass.
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There’s no greater challenge and there is no greater honor than to be in public service.
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