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Barack Obama on Freedom

born 1961 United States

← All quotes by Barack Obama

15 quotes

We have to uphold a free press and freedom of speech -- because, in the end, lies and misinformation are no match for the truth.

In every culture, those who love freedom for themselves must ask themselves how much they're willing to tolerate freedom for others.

The blessings of liberty must be earned and renewed by every generation -- including our own.

There is no change without risk, and no progress without sacrifice, and no freedom without solidarity.

We do not believe that in this country freedom is reserved for the lucky, or happiness for the few.

Peace with justice means extending a hand to those who reach for freedom, wherever they live.

Brandenburg Gate Speech (2013)

I’m under no illusion about the continued barriers to freedom that remain for ordinary Cubans.

Statement on Cuban policy (2014)

Freedom of religion is central to the ability of peoples to live together.

A New Beginning (2009)

It was in service of this long walk towards freedom and justice and equal opportunity that Nelson Mandela devoted his life.

Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture (2018)

You're the ones who are going to have to seize freedom, because a true revolution of the spirit begins in each of our hearts.

Yangon University Speech (2012)

It is that spirit, that innate longing for justice and equality, for freedom and solidarity -- that’s the spirit that can light the way forward. It's in you.

Cape Town University Address (2013)

Together, let us chart a way forward that secures the life of our nation while preserving the liberties that make our nation worth fighting for.

Review of Signals Intelligence Speech (2014)

Our fates are linked, and we cannot ignore those who are yearning not only for freedom but also prosperity.

Brandenburg Gate Speech (2013)

But the people of the Baltic nations also knew that freedom needs a foundation of security.

Remarks to the People of Estonia (2014)

And as I’ve said elsewhere, a free press helps make a nation stronger and more successful, and it makes us leaders more effective because it demands greater accountability.

Attribution

Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Barack Obama (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.