Barack Obama Speeches

Throughout President Barack Obama's political career, he has given several speeches in the United States and around the world. On February 24, 2009, President Obama delivered an joint Congressional address. The main focus of the speech was the economic crisis and how the recently passed stimulus plan will be used to improve the U.S. economy.Huffington Post: Text of Obama Speech (February 24, 2009)

On February 27, 2009, President Obama outlined the withdrawal schedule of U.S. forces in Iraq at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. The President intends to withdraw most combat troops by the end of August 2010, removing all U.S. forces by year end 2011.CNN.com: Obama: U.S. to withdraw most... (February 27, 2009)

In 2002, Obama delivered a high-profile speech during a Chicago anti-war rally, and since then has found himself giving the victory speech for the Democratic nomination 2008, as well as, traveling to Berlin to speak about foreign policy.

"But while our economy may be weakened and our confidence shaken; though we are living through difficult and uncertain times, tonight I want every American to know this: We will rebuild, we will recover, and the United States of America will emerge stronger than before."—Excerpt from February 24, 2009, Congressional AddressHuffington Post: Text of Obama Speech (February 24, 2009)

• Official Site: Barack Obama Senate Speeches
• Official Site: Obama Speeches
• Official Site: "A Way Forward in Iraq" (2006)
• Council on Foreign Relations: "Obama's Speech, 'Lessons on Iraq'" (October 12, 2007)

• February 27, 2009, Iraq Withdrawal
• Bloomberg.com: Obama Says Iraqis Must Take Control as U.S. Withdraws (February 27, 2009)
• WashingtonPost.com: Obama: US combat in Iraq to end by Aug. 31, 2010 (February 27, 2009)
• Reuters: McCain backs Obama Iraq pullout plan (February 27, 2009)
• ABC News: Obama: 'By Aug. 31, 2010, Combat Mission in Iraq Will End' (February 27, 2009)

• February 24, 2009, Congressional Address
• Hulu Video: Live Coverage of President Obama's Congressional Address (February 24, 2009)
• Huffington Post: Text of Obama Speech (February 24, 2009)
• Mahalo's Guide to President Barack Obama's Congressional Address
• The New York Times: Obama Expected to Deliver a 'Sober' but Hopeful Address (February 24, 2009)
• CNN: Obama to tell country to 'take responsibility' for future (February 24, 2009)

• 2002 Remarks Against Going to War with Iraq:
  • Official Site: Remarks of Illinois State Sen. Barack Obama Against Going to War with Iraq

• Keynote Address at the 2004 Democratic National Convention:
  • Washington Post: "Transcript: Illinois Senate Candidate Barack Obama" (2004)
  • YouTube: Barack Obama - 2004 Democratic Convention Part 1 (Time 9:59) | Part 2 (8:02)
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• 2006 'Call to Renewal' Speech:
  • Official Site: Call to Renewal Keynote (2006)
  • Slate: "In Good Faith: The Real Meaning of Barack Obama's Speech on Religion and Politics" (2006)
  • YouTube: Barack Obama: Call to Renewal - Faith and Politics 1 of 5 (Time 8:49)

• Announcement of 2008 Presidential Candidacy:
  • Washington Post: "Illinois Sen. Barack Obama's Announcement Speech" (2007)

• Obama Berlin Speech:
  • The New York Observer: Obama's Berlin Speech (July 24, 2008)
  • YouTube: Barack Obama Berlin Speech Pt. 1 (Time 10:55)