Frases de Barack Obama (1187 citas, página 23)

Discurso de toma de posesión de la presidencia (20 de enero del 2009).
2009, Discurso inaugural (2009)
Fuente: Periódico El País. “Discurso inaugural del presidente Barack Obama en español”. 20 de enero de 2009. http://internacional.elpais.com/internacional/2009/01/20/actualidad/1232406016_850215.html

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“Creo que cualquier intento de los demócratas de seguir una estrategia duramente partidaria o ideológica significa no entender el momento político que estamos viviendo. Estoy convencido de que, cuando exageramos o demonizamos o simplificamos el argumento, perdemos. Cuando rebajamos el tono del debate público, perdemos. Porque es precisamente la búsqueda de pureza ideológica, la rígida ortodoxia y la total previsibilidad del actual debate político lo que impide el descubrimiento de medios nuevos para afrontar los retos que tenemos como país.”

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De su libro La audacia de la esperanza, publicado en 2006. John Carlin, Universal Obama http://www.elpais.com/articulo/reportajes/Universal/Obama/elpepusocdmg/20081228elpdmgrep_1/Tes

De Dios , País

“El no hablar con otros países no nos hace quedar como gente dura; nos hace quedar como arrogantes”

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Fuente: John Carlin, Universal Obama http://www.elpais.com/articulo/reportajes/Universal/Obama/elpepusocdmg/20081228elpdmgrep_1/Tes

De gente

“No existe una América liberal y una América conservadora, existen los Estados Unidos de América. No existe una América negra y una América blanca, una América de latinos y una América de asiáticos, existen los Estados Unidos América.”

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Convención Nacional Demócrata, 2004

“Cuando los americanos saben que tienen el poder para cambiar las cosas, es muy difícil detenerles.”

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Tras las las Primarias de Iowa del 04/01/2008.

“Rechazamos como falso que haya que elegir entre nuestra seguridad y nuestros ideales.”

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“Aquellos que defienden la justicia siempre ocupan el lado correcto de la historia.”

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Rueda de prensa sobre los disturbios en Irán. 23 de junio del 2009.
2009, 2009

De justicia , Historia

“No vamos a descansar hasta que encontremos a todos los que estuvieron involucrados y rindan cuentas ante la justicia”

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De justicia

“Sí, nuestro camino es más difícil pero conduce a un lugar mejor; sí, nuestro camino es más largo pero viajamos juntos; no volvemos atrás, no dejamos a nadie detrás, nos dieron con fuerza por nuestras victorias y aprendemos de nuestros errores.”

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2009, 2012

Error , Camino , Victoria

“Hoy le digo que los retos que enfrentamos son reales. Son serios y son muchos.”

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Idioma original: "Today I say to you that the challenges we face are real. They are serious and they are many".
2009, Discurso inaugural (2009)

“Recordemos que generaciones anteriores se enfrentaron al fascismo y el comunismo no sólo con misiles y carros de combate, sino con alianzas sólidas y convicciones duraderas. Comprendieron que nuestro poder no puede protegernos por sí solo, ni nos da derecho a hacer lo que queramos. Al contrario, sabían que nuestro poder crece mediante su uso prudente; nuestra seguridad nace de la justicia de nuestra causa, la fuerza de nuestro ejemplo y la moderación que deriva de la humildad y la contención.”

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De justicia

“Porque sabemos que nuestra herencia multicolor es una ventaja, no una debilidad. Somos una nación de cristianos y musulmanes, judíos e hindúes, y no creyentes.”

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“Nuestra economía se ha debilitado enormemente como consecuencia de la codicia y la irresponsabilidad de algunos, pero también por nuestra incapacidad colectiva de tomar decisiones difíciles y preparar a la nación para una nueva era.”

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Decisión

“Hoy estamos reunidos aquí porque hemos escogido la esperanza por encima del miedo, el propósito común por encima del conflicto y la discordia. Hoy venimos a proclamar el fin de las disputas mezquinas y las falsas promesas, las recriminaciones y los dogmas gastados que durante tanto tiempo han sofocado nuestra política.”

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De miedo , De esperanza

“Han sido siempre los audaces, los más activos, los constructores de cosas -algunos reconocidos, pero, en su mayoría, hombres y mujeres cuyos esfuerzos permanecen en la oscuridad- los que nos han impulsado en el largo y arduo sendero hacia la prosperidad y la libertad.”

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Libertad , De mujeres , De hombres , Esfuerzo

“Os estoy pidiendo que creáis. No sólo en mi capacidad de traer el verdadero cambio a Washington… Os estoy pidiendo creer en la vuestra.”

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Idioma original: "I'm asking you to believe. Not just in my ability to bring about real change in Washington... I'm asking you to believe in yours."
Fuente: Cabecera de su web de campaña de 2008 http://www.barackobama.com/index.php, citada por Montse Fernández Crespo en El Imparcial, Barack Obama, el éxito de una nueva clase política http://www.elimparcial.es/contenido/19058.html.

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Barack Obama: Frases en inglés

“Now, there’s no easy answer for resolving all these social forces, and we must respect the meaning that people draw from their own traditions -- from their religion, from their ethnicity, from their sense of nationhood. But I do not believe progress is possible if our desire to preserve our identities gives way to an impulse to dehumanize or dominate another group. If our religion leads us to persecute those of another faith, if we jail or beat people who are gay, if our traditions lead us to prevent girls from going to school, if we discriminate on the basis of race or tribe or ethnicity, then the fragile bonds of civilization will fray. The world is too small, we are too packed together, for us to be able to resort to those old ways of thinking.”

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2016, United Nations Address (September 2016)

“And in the meantime, Michelle has had a chance to greet the incoming First Lady. And we had an excellent conversation with her as well. And we want to make sure that they feel welcome as they prepare to make this transition.”

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2016, Presidential transition of Donald Trump (November 2016)

“Our first and immutable commitment must be to the security of Israel, our only true ally in the Middle East and the only democracy”

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Chicago Daily Herald (18 October 2004) http://www.democrats.org/page/speakout/unfit
2004

“It is important at this point that Congress offer specific constructive approaches to what’s proven to be a foreign policy disaster because we’ve got too much at stake to simply stand on the sidelines and criticize…If we simply cut off funding without any structure for how a redeployment takes place, then you could genuinely have a Constitutional crisis or at least a crisis on the ground where the president continues to send troops there but now they’re being shortchanged in terms of armaments and support…The notion that as a consequence of that [2002 Congressional] authorization, the president can continue down a failed path without any constraints from Congress whatsoever is wrong and is not warranted by our Constitution.”

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Interview on Iraq with the Associated Press (30 January 2007) http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/16896534/
2007

“There's no simple formula here. But we must try as best we can to balance isolation and engagement, pressure and incentives, so that human rights and dignity are advanced over time.”

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2009, Nobel Prize acceptance speech (December 2009)

“This victory alone is not the change we seek. It is only the chance for us to make that change. And that cannot happen if we go back to the way things were.
It can't happen without you, without a new spirit of service, a new spirit of sacrifice.
So let us summon a new spirit of patriotism, of responsibility, where each of us resolves to pitch in and work harder and look after not only ourselves but each other.”

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2008, Election victory speech (November 2008)

“We can no longer afford indifference to suffering outside our borders; nor can we consume the world's resources without regard to effect. For the world has changed, and we must change with it.”

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2009, First Inaugural Address (January 2009)

“And yet they chose a different path. In the face of hatred, they prayed for their tormentors. In the face of violence, they stood up and sat in, with the moral force of nonviolence. Willingly, they went to jail to protest unjust laws, their cells swelling with the sound of freedom songs. A lifetime of indignities had taught them that no man can take away the dignity and grace that God grants us. They had learned through hard experience what Frederick Douglass once taught -- that freedom is not given, it must be won, through struggle and discipline, persistence and faith.”

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2013, "Let Freedom Ring" Ceremony (August 2013)
Contexto: p>But we would do well to recall that day itself also belonged to those ordinary people whose names never appeared in the history books, never got on TV. Many had gone to segregated schools and sat at segregated lunch counters. They lived in towns where they couldn’t vote and cities where their votes didn’t matter. They were couples in love who couldn’t marry, soldiers who fought for freedom abroad that they found denied to them at home. They had seen loved ones beaten, and children fire-hosed, and they had every reason to lash out in anger, or resign themselves to a bitter fate.And yet they chose a different path. In the face of hatred, they prayed for their tormentors. In the face of violence, they stood up and sat in, with the moral force of nonviolence. Willingly, they went to jail to protest unjust laws, their cells swelling with the sound of freedom songs. A lifetime of indignities had taught them that no man can take away the dignity and grace that God grants us. They had learned through hard experience what Frederick Douglass once taught -- that freedom is not given, it must be won, through struggle and discipline, persistence and faith.</p

“What Senator McCain has lately been suggesting is that somehow I'm going to take money from people making over $250,000, and give it to people who "pay no taxes". What he's confusing is the fact that even if you don't pay income tax, there are a lot of people who don't pay income tax, but you're still paying a whole lot of other taxes. You're paying payroll tax, which is a huge burden on a lot of middle-income families. You're paying sales taxes. You're paying property taxes. There are a whole host of taxes that you're paying. So when we provide an offset to the waitress or the janitor, these folks are working.”

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This isn't some giveaway to people who are on welfare. This is giving help to people who are working hard every day.
Remarks at a a rally in Lake Worth, Florida (21 October 2008) http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2008/10/21/20081021_wrap.mp3
2008

“And let us remember that in a global economy, a country’s greatest resource is its people. So by investing in you, this nation can open the door for far more prosperity -- because unlocking a nation’s potential depends on empowering all its people, especially its young people.”

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2012, Yangon University Speech (November 2012)

“America, this is our moment. This is our time, our time to turn the page on the policies of the past, our time to bring new energy and new ideas to the challenges we face, our time to offer a new direction for this country that we love. The journey will be difficult. The road will be long. I face this challenge with profound humility, and knowledge of my own limitations. But I also face it with limitless faith in the capacity of the American people. Because if we are willing to work for it, and fight for it, and believe in it, then I am absolutely certain that generations from now, we will be able to look back and tell our children that this was the moment when we began to provide care for the sick and good jobs to the jobless; this was the moment when the rise of the oceans began to slow and our planet began to heal; this was the moment when we ended a war and secured our nation and restored our image as the last, best hope on earth. This was the moment - this was the time - when we came together to remake this great nation so that it may always reflect our very best selves, and our highest ideals.”

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Barack Obama’s Remarks in St. Paul http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/03/us/politics/03text-obama.html (3 June 2008)
2008

“It was a creed written into the founding documents that declared the destiny of a nation.”

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2008, Yes, we can speech (January 2008)

“[T]o all who serve or have served, it has been the honor of my lifetime to be your Commander-in-Chief. And we all owe you a deep debt of gratitude. But protecting our way of life, that's not just the job of our military.... So, just as we, as citizens, must remain vigilant against external aggression, we must guard against a weakening of the values that make us who we are.”

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2017, Farewell Address (January 2017)

“What deters people from investing in most countries is conflict, corruption, and a lack of skills or infrastructure. And those countries that are able to address those problems have rule of law and eliminate corruption. Make sure that you are investing in the education of your people and it’s a continuous education; it doesn’t just stop at the lower grades, but you give people constant opportunities to upgrade their skills. You have a decent infrastructure -- you’re going to be able to succeed. That’s the recipe, the formula for a 21st-century economy.”

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2015, Town Hall meeting with Young Leaders of the Americas (April 2015)

“You know in your hearts that at this moment — a moment that will define a generation — we cannot afford to keep doing what we've been doing. We owe our children a better future. We owe our country a better future. And for all those who dream of that future tonight, I say — let us begin the work together. Let us unite in common effort to chart a new course for America.”

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Speech following the Minnesota primary (3 June 2008) http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/06/03/obama.speech/index.html
2008

“But you know, we — when we feel stress, when we feel pressure, when we’re just fed information that encourages some of our worst instincts, we tend to fall back into some of the old racial fears and racial divisions and racial stereotypes, and it’s very hard for us to break out of those and to listen and to think about people as people and to imagine being in that person’s shoes. And by the way, it’s no longer a black and white issue alone. You got Hispanic folks and you got Asian folks, this is not just the same old battles that — we’ve got this stew that’s bubbling up from people everywhere and we’re going to have to make sure that we in our own lives and our own families and work places do a better job of treating everybody with basic respect and understanding that not everybody starts off in the same situation and imaging what would it be like if you were born in an inner city and had no job prospects anywhere within a 20 mile radius or how does it feel being born in some rural county where there’s no job opportunities within in a 20 mile radius and seeing those two things as connected as opposed to separate. So, you know, we got work to do, but overall, I think on this front, the trend lines, ultimately, I think will be good.”

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2017, Final News Conference as President (January 2017)

“Guantanamo will be closed no later than one year from now.”

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"Barack Obama signs order to close Guantánamo Bay prison camp", The Telegraph (22 January 2009) http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/barackobama/4316784/Barack-Obama-signs-order-to-close-Guantnamo-Bay-prison-camp.html
2009

“We long for unity, but are unwilling to pay the price. But of course, true unity cannot be so easily won. It starts with a change in attitudes - a broadening of our minds, and a broadening of our hearts.”

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Remarks of Senator Barack Obama: The Great Need of the Hour (January 20, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia) http://www.reobama.com/SpeechesJan2008.htm
2008

“We have a better story to tell. But to say that our vision for the future is better is not to say that it will inevitably win. Because history also shows the power of fear. History shows the lasting hold of greed and the desire to dominate others in the minds of men. Especially men. History shows how easily people can be convinced to turn on those who look different, or worship God in a different way. So, if we’re truly to continue Madiba’s long walk towards freedom, we’re going to have to work harder and we’re going to have to be smarter.”

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2018, Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture (2018)

“I do not expect the changes I am announcing today to bring about a transformation of Cuban society overnight. But I am convinced that through a policy of engagement, we can more effectively stand up for our values and help the Cuban people help themselves as they move into the 21st century.”

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2014, Statement on Cuban policy (December 2014)
Contexto: I’m under no illusion about the continued barriers to freedom that remain for ordinary Cubans. The United States believes that no Cubans should face harassment or arrest or beatings simply because they’re exercising a universal right to have their voices heard, and we will continue to support civil society there. While Cuba has made reforms to gradually open up its economy, we continue to believe that Cuban workers should be free to form unions, just as their citizens should be free to participate in the political process.
Moreover, given Cuba’s history, I expect it will continue to pursue foreign policies that will at times be sharply at odds with American interests. I do not expect the changes I am announcing today to bring about a transformation of Cuban society overnight. But I am convinced that through a policy of engagement, we can more effectively stand up for our values and help the Cuban people help themselves as they move into the 21st century.

“I’ve instructed Secretary Kerry to immediately begin discussions with Cuba to reestablish diplomatic relations that have been severed since January of 1961. Going forward, the United States will reestablish an embassy in Havana, and high-ranking officials will visit Cuba.
Where we can advance shared interests, we will — on issues like health, migration, counterterrorism, drug trafficking and disaster response. Indeed, we’ve seen the benefits of cooperation between our countries before. It was a Cuban, Carlos Finlay, who discovered that mosquitoes carry yellow fever; his work helped Walter Reed fight it. Cuba has sent hundreds of health care workers to Africa to fight Ebola, and I believe American and Cuban health care workers should work side by side to stop the spread of this deadly disease. Now, where we disagree, we will raise those differences directly -– as we will continue to do on issues related to democracy and human rights in Cuba. But I believe that we can do more to support the Cuban people and promote our values through engagement. After all, these 50 years have shown that isolation has not worked. It’s time for a new approach.”

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2014, Statement on Cuban policy (December 2014)

“All of us must recognise that education and innovation will be the currency of the 21st Century.”

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2009, A New Beginning (June 2009)

“There have been periods where the folks who were already here suddenly say, 'Well, I don't want those folks,' even though the only people who have the right to say that are some Native Americans.”

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Remarks by the President on Immigration -- Chicago, IL (November 25, 2014) http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2014/11/25/remarks-president-immigration-chicago-il
2014

“Iran, Cuba, Venezuela — these countries are tiny compared to the Soviet Union. They don't pose a serious threat to us the way the Soviet Union posed a threat to us. And yet we were willing to talk to the Soviet Union at the time when they were saying, `We're going to wipe you off the planet.”

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Campaign rally in Pendleton, Oregon (18 May 2008) http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5glI7UtjQLctRJGUYNpAuFHulunKgD90OUQ4O0
2008

“In the United States, I always say that what makes America exceptional is not the fact that we’re perfect, it's the fact that we struggle to improve. We're self-critical. We work to live up to our highest values and ideals, knowing that we're not always going to achieve them perfectly, but we keep on trying to perfect our union.”

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2015, Remarks to the Kenyan People (July 2015)

“Every nation struggles to define citizenship. America has had great debates about these issues, and those debates continue to this day, because we’re a nation of immigrants -- people coming from every different part of the world. But what we’ve learned in the United States is that there are certain principles that are universal, apply to everybody no matter what you look like, no matter where you come from, no matter what religion you practice. The right of people to live without the threat that their families may be harmed or their homes may be burned simply because of who they are or where they come from. Only the people of this country ultimately can define your union, can define what it means to be a citizen of this country. But I have confidence that as you do that you can draw on this diversity as a strength and not a weakness. Your country will be stronger because of many different cultures, but you have to seize that opportunity. You have to recognize that strength.”

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2012, Yangon University Speech (November 2012)

“I think Governor Romney maybe hasn't spent enough time looking at how our military works. You mentioned the Navy, for example, and that we have fewer ships than we did in 1916. Well, Governor, we also have fewer horses and bayonets, because the nature of our military's changed. We have these things called aircraft carriers, where planes land on them. We have these ships that go underwater, nuclear submarines. And so the question is not a game of Battleship, where we're counting ships. It's: What are our capabilities?”

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Third presidential debate http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/OTUS/presidential-debate-full-transcript/story?id=17538888, Lynn University, Boca Raton, Florida, , quoted in * 2012-10-23
Horses, bayonets, and battleships
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http://www.salon.com/2012/10/23/horses_bayonets_and_battleships/
2012-10-24
2012

“And it is you, the young people of Europe, young people like Laura, who will help decide which way the currents of our history will flow. Do not think for a moment that your own freedom, your own prosperity, that your own moral imagination is bound by the limits of your community, your ethnicity, or even your country. You’re bigger than that. You can help us to choose a better history. That’s what Europe tells us. That’s what the American experience is all about.”

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2014, Address to European Youth (March 2014)

“Our overriding interest throughout these past few years has been to encourage a government that legitimately reflects the will of the Egyptian people, and recognizes true democracy as requiring a respect for minority rights and the rule of law, freedom of speech and assembly, and a strong civil society.”

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Remarks by President Obama in Address to the United Nations General Assembly (24 September 2013) http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2013/09/24/remarks-president-obama-address-united-nations-general-assembly
2013