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Quote by Barack Obama

“We cannot have a society in which some dictator some place can start imposing censorship here in the United States. If somebody is able to intimidate folks out of releasing a satirical movie, imagine what's going to happen when they see a documentary they don't like or news reports they don't like."”

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Barack Obama

Barack Obama, born on August 4, 1961, served as the 44th President of the United States from 2009 to 2017. He is the first African American to hold the office. Obama's presidency was marked by significant achievements, including the Affordable Care Act and the normalization of relations with Cuba. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2009. more

“It's the idea held by generations of citizens who believed that America is a constant work in progress; who believed that loving this country requires more than singing its praises or avoiding uncomfortable truths. It requires the occasional disruption, the willingness to speak out for what's right, and shake up the status quo.”

Country Speak Singing Praise Uncomfortable Shakes Willingness Avoiding Status Quo Occasional Disruption Speaks Out

Author:Barack Obama

“Here dead lie we because we did not choose to live and shame the land from which we sprung. Life, to be sure, is nothing much to lose; but young men think it is, and we were young.”

Thinking Men Life War Young Lying Loses History Land Shame Young Man Remembrance Sprung

Author:A. E. Housman

“Life is not an opera. Scenes belong on the stage.”

Life Is Stage Scene Opera

Book:Lord Perfect

Source: Lord Perfect

“Parents must be treated with respect, whether one wants to strangle them or not.”

Want Parent Treated