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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Oct 10, 2012

That sense that folks who have contributed to this country but are at the lower ends of the income scale are somehow looking for government to do something for them, or feel some sense of entitlement, is just fundamentally wrong.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Oct 10, 2012

I hereby certify, with respect to Brazil, that interdiction of aircraft reasonably suspected to be primarily engaged in illicit drug trafficking in that country's airspace is necessary because of the extraordinary threat posed by illicit…

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Oct 9, 2012

Under General Allen's command, we have made important progress towards our core goal of defeating Al Qaida and ensuring they can never return to a sovereign Afghanistan.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Oct 9, 2012

Mr. Brennan reinforced U.S. support and commitment to the Libyan people and their leaders as they undertake the hard work of governance and reform necessary to build a new Libya.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Oct 9, 2012

I have full confidence in his extensive experience, strategic leadership, and vision.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Oct 9, 2012

Very difficult work remains ahead in Afghanistan and to lead those efforts for the United States and NATO-ISAF, I will nominate General Joseph Dunford as the new ISAF Commander (COMISAF).

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Oct 9, 2012

I am proud to nominate General John Allen as the next Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) and Commander of U.S. European Command.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Oct 9, 2012

This is another example of Governor Romney hiding positions he has been campaigning on for a year-and-a-half.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Oct 8, 2012

The Vice President is an exceptional spokesman for the principles that are the foundation of the President's policies.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Oct 8, 2012

I call upon all Americans to observe this day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities that recognize the Office of the United States Trade Representative for its many contributions to strengthening American leadership in the…

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Oct 8, 2012

When your policy plan is a vapid collection of dusting off the Bush playbook, it's hard to take your plan seriously.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Oct 8, 2012

We're going to run like we're five points down, no matter what the polls say.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Oct 8, 2012

I hereby delegate to the Secretary of State the functions and authorities vested in the President by sections of the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Oct 8, 2012

I hereby delegate to the Secretary of the Treasury the functions and authorities vested in the President by section 6(a)(11) of the Iran Sanctions Act.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Oct 8, 2012

The order is intended to implement certain statutory requirements of ITRSHRA, including its amendments to the statutory requirements of ISA and CISADA.

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