There will be setbacks and false starts. There are many who won't agree with every decision or policy I make as president. And we know the government can't solve every problem.
But I will always be honest with you about the challenges we face. I will listen to you, especially when we disagree.


Election victory speech (November 2008)


There will be setbacks and false starts. There are many who won't agree with every decision or policy I make as president. And we know the government ...

There will be setbacks and false starts. There are many who won't agree with every decision or policy I make as president. And we know the government ...

There will be setbacks and false starts. There are many who won't agree with every decision or policy I make as president. And we know the government ...

There will be setbacks and false starts. There are many who won't agree with every decision or policy I make as president. And we know the government ...