Quotes by Barack Obama, America's 44th President

"Our climb will be steep. We may not get there in one year or even in one term. But, America, I have never been more hopeful than I am tonight that we will get there," Obama said in Grant Park.

"We are the party of lower taxes and less government," Giuliani said. "They are the party of higher taxes and more government."

"The journey ends, but voting with my daughters, that was a big deal," Obama told reporters.

"We know the challenges that tomorrow will bring are the greatest of our lifetime - two wars, a planet in peril, the worst financial crisis in a century," Obama said. "There is new energy to harness and new jobs to be created, new schools to...

"There will be setbacks and false starts," Obama said. "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."

On July 15, Obama spoke about emphasizing the fight against terrorism in Afghanistan, saying,"And that's why, as president, I will make the fight against al Qaeda and the Taliban the top priority that it should be. This is a war that we have to...

In a statement with his sister, Obama said, "She was cornerstone of our family, and a woman of extraordinary accomplishment, strength and humility."

"She was the cornerstone of our family, and a woman of extraordinary accomplishment, strength, and humility," he said in a joint statement with his half sister, Maya Setoro-Ng. "She was the person who encouraged us and allowed us to take...

He said: "She's the one who taught me about hard work. She's the one who put off buying a new car or a new dress for herself so that I could have a better life."

"The road ahead will be long, our climb will be steep," said Mr. Obama, his audience hushed and attentive, with some, including the Rev. Jesse Jackson, wiping tears from their eyes. "We may not get there in one year or even one term, but...