Barack Obama Speech

• Obama warns against ‘strongman politics’, experts believe speech rebuked Trump

  Without ever mentioning President Donald Trump by name, former U.S. President Barack Obama on Tuesday took aim at “strongman politics” in his highest-profile speech since leaving office.

  World

  Jul 17, 2018
  
• Obama: Put women in power ‘because men seem to be having some problems these days’

  The former president was alluding to the sexual assault and harassment scandals currently engulfing the United States.

  World

  Dec 4, 2017
  
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• Barack Obama takes veiled jab at Trump: ‘Think before you tweet’

  The former U.S. president made the remarks during a talk in India on Friday.

  World

  Dec 1, 2017
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• Barack Obama to deliver presidential farewell speech in Chicago on Jan. 10

  Obama, noting that the first president of the United States, George Washington, had penned a farewell address in 1796, said he would deliver his speech in his hometown of Chicago.

  Politics

  Jan 3, 2017
• Barack Obama, in final speech to the UN General Assembly, calls for global course correction

  Standing before the United Nations for the last time as president, Barack Obama will reassure foreign leaders that the world is better equipped to tackle its challenges than at almost any point in history despite a cascade of harrowing crises that seem devoid of viable solutions.

  Politics

  Sep 20, 2016
• Obama: Freedom doesn’t just happen, must be defended daily

  President Barack Obama, marking his final Fourth of July in the White House, said freedom isn't something that "just happens" but must be defended every single day.

  Politics

  Jul 4, 2016
• Barack Obama gives rousing speech on Parliament Hill

  More than 200 notable Canadians were invited to hear U.S. President Barack Obama address the House of Commons Wednesday.

  Politics

  Jun 29, 2016