Barack Obama Quote

I believe that all nations — strong and weak alike — must adhere to standards that govern the use of force. I — like any head of state — reserve the right to act unilaterally if necessary to defend my nation. Nevertheless, I am convinced that adhering to standards, international standards, strengthens those who do, and isolates and weakens those who don't.


Nobel Prize acceptance speech (December 2009)


I believe that all nations — strong and weak alike — must adhere to standards that govern the use of force. I — like any head of state —...

I believe that all nations — strong and weak alike — must adhere to standards that govern the use of force. I — like any head of state —...

I believe that all nations — strong and weak alike — must adhere to standards that govern the use of force. I — like any head of state —...

I believe that all nations — strong and weak alike — must adhere to standards that govern the use of force. I — like any head of state —...