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Quotes from Sixth State of the Union Address — Barack Obama

born 1961 United States

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Citizenship demands a sense of common purpose; participation in the hard work of self-government; an obligation to serve to our communities.

Sixth State of the Union Address (2014)

Tonight this chamber speaks with one voice to the people we represent: It is you, our citizens, who make the state of our union strong.

Sixth State of the Union Address (2014)

Citizenship means standing up for everyone's right to vote.

Sixth State of the Union Address (2014)

It should be the power of our vote, not the size of our bank account, that drives our democracy.

Sixth State of the Union Address (2014)

We have to remain vigilant. But I strongly believe our leadership and our security cannot depend on our outstanding military alone.

Sixth State of the Union Address (2014)

If John F. Kennedy and Ronald Reagan could negotiate with the Soviet Union, then surely a strong and confident America can negotiate with less powerful adversaries today.

Sixth State of the Union Address (2014)

We do these things because they help promote our long-term security. And we do them because we believe in the inherent dignity and equality of every human being, regardless of race or religion, creed or sexual orientation.

Sixth State of the Union Address (2014)

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