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Obama reflects on the perception of his toughness and experience during a debate.

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Jul 4, 2025

I am the president of all Americans, including those who did not vote for me. I have to consider what’s best for them, even the ones who don’t like me.

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Gutting USAID is a travesty, and it’s a tragedy. Because it’s some of the most important work happening anywhere in the world.

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Our systematic effort to dismantle terrorist organizations must continue. But this war, like all wars, must end.

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Oct 26, 2024

In politics, a good rule of thumb is, don't say you want to do anything like Hitler.

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