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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Jun 7, 2011

I want to see Congress pass the 'Workforce Investment Act' to build on this progress.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· May 31, 2011

This report to the Congress transmits my designations of the following seven foreign individuals as appropriate for sanctions under the Kingpin Act.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· May 9, 2010

I am pleased to transmit to the Congress, pursuant to sections 123 b. and 123 d. of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2153(b), (d)) (the 'Act'), the text of a proposed Agreement Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Russian Federation for Cooperation in the Field of Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy (the 'Agreement').

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Apr 30, 2010

Now, we can expect that these proposed changes will be met with heavy resistance from the special interests and their supporters in Congress.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Apr 30, 2010

Every special interest is entitled to justice, but not one is entitled to a vote in Congress, to a voice on the bench, or to representation in any public office.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Feb 11, 2010

I ask the Congress to consider the enclosed Fiscal Year (FY) 2011 Budget amendments.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Feb 7, 2010

Michelle and I were deeply saddened today to hear about the passing of Congressman John Murtha.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Feb 3, 2010

Statutory PAYGO would hold us to a simple but bedrock principle: Congress can only spend a dollar if it saves a dollar elsewhere.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Feb 2, 2010

These regulations build on the excellent work of the Congress and will make critically needed services available to the millions of Americans who are struggling with addiction.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Dec 14, 2009

We are on the precipice of an achievement that's eluded Congresses and Presidents for generations.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Dec 8, 2009

I've called on Congress to provide temporary incentives for consumers to buy the materials needed to retrofit their homes for greater energy efficiency.

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George W. Bush
@georgewbush· Republican · TX· Oct 15, 2008

It is in America's interest to stand by Colombia and the best way to do so is for Congress to approve the Colombia free trade agreement.

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George W. Bush
@georgewbush· Republican · TX· Oct 15, 2008

Congress should build on this commitment and ensure duty-free treatment for products made by American workers, farmers, and ranchers by approving the U.S.-Colombia free trade agreement.

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George W. Bush
@georgewbush· Republican · TX· Oct 7, 2008

The passage of this legislation reflects the common view of my administration and the Congress as to the value of nuclear cooperation and is in the interest of the United States and India.

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George W. Bush
@georgewbush· Republican · TX· Jul 11, 2008

I urge Members of Congress to allow this remote region to bring enormous benefits to the American people.

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