Barack Obama
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Barack Obama served as the 44th President of the United States from January 20, 2009, to January 20, 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously represented Illinois in the U.S. Senate from 2005 to 2008 and served in the Illinois State Senate from 1997 to 2004. Obama is known for his signature policies including the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, and his efforts in economic recovery following the 2008 financial crisis. His presidency was marked by significant legislative achievements and a focus on healthcare reform, climate change, and foreign policy initiatives such as the Iran nuclear deal.
May 31, 2009
This is really their world for the making and that on issues like climate change or economic inequality or how do we deal with world health issues or how do we deal with conflict, creating a more peaceful, prosperous world is up to them.
May 31, 2009
It is important for us to be clear about what we believe will lead to peace.
May 31, 2009
Democracy, rule of law, freedom of speech, freedom of religion, those are not simply principles of the West to be hoisted on these countries, but rather what I believe to be universal principles.
May 31, 2009
Tens of thousands of American jobs will be saved as a result of this extraordinary effort.
May 31, 2009
Those where girls are getting a chance for an education end up being more economically productive.
May 31, 2009
I think a lot of the propaganda and dogma that's churned out there is inaccurate.
May 31, 2009
Regardless of your faith, those who build as opposed to those who destroy, I think, leave a lasting legacy.
May 31, 2009
I believe that strategically the status quo is unsustainable when it comes to Israeli security.
May 31, 2009
The decision by Judge Gonzalez of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York to approve the Chrysler sale transaction paves the way for the new Chrysler to successfully emerge from bankruptcy as a new…
May 30, 2009
We do not intend to use U.S. taxpayer dollars to support foreign subsidiaries.
May 30, 2009
The goal is to promote strong, viable companies that can become profitable quickly, can contribute to growth and jobs without government involvement.
May 30, 2009
We are very pleased and gratified to be going into the 363 process with such a strong showing of support from the community.
May 30, 2009
We intend for this to be a permanent resolution of the GM situation and an ability for the company to go forward and be profitable.
May 30, 2009
I am shocked and outraged by the murder of Dr. George Tiller as he attended church services this morning.
May 28, 2009
Cyber space is real and so are the risks that come with it. It's the great irony of our information age.
May 28, 2009
I'm sure she would have restated it. But if you look in the entire sweep of the essay that she wrote, what's clear is that she was simply saying that her life experiences will give her information about the struggles and hardships that…
May 28, 2009
I am committed to consult and cooperate with the governments represented at the Conference on Disarmament to complete this treaty as soon as possible.
May 28, 2009
America's economic prosperity in the 21st century will depend on cybersecurity.
May 28, 2009
The treaty will help to cap nuclear arsenals, strengthen the consensus underlying the Non-Proliferation Treaty, and deny terrorists access to nuclear materials.
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