Political Quotes

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.

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May 17, 2009

So, let us work together to reduce the number of women seeking abortions. Let's reduce unintended pregnancies.

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May 17, 2009

I have great confidence that he's going to rise to the occasion.

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May 17, 2009

I think the humanitarian situation in Gaza has to be addressed.

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May 17, 2009

We are going to do everything we can to be constructive, effective partners in this process.

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May 17, 2009

We're proposing the toughest ever fuel efficiency and the first ever greenhouse gas emissions standards.

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May 17, 2009

Consumers can maintain their choice, but they will be more fuel efficient cars just because every single category of cars has to become more efficient.

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May 17, 2009

It is significant that there is a commitment from the companies and California to support a proposal.

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May 17, 2009

I think it is in U.S. national security interests to assure that Israel's security as an independent Jewish state is maintained.

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May 17, 2009

I have said before and I will repeat again that it is, I believe, in the interest not only of the Palestinians, but also the Israelis and the United States and the international community, to achieve a two-state solution.

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May 17, 2009

What the government is doing is proposing the toughest ever fuel efficiency and the first ever greenhouse gas emissions standards.

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May 16, 2009

That's why I'm here, because I can't bring the change I promised all by myself.

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May 16, 2009

We need their help to build schools that meet high standards, and close achievement gaps, and prepare our children for the 21st century challenges that they'll confront.

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May 16, 2009

We're here to make sure they can stay right where they belong, in the United States Congress.

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May 16, 2009

I believe that when you look back at the end of this year, we're going to be able to say that this was one of the most productive legislative years in the history of the United States of America.

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May 16, 2009

You believed that instead of huge inequalities and bubbles that bust, we could restore a sense of fairness and stability to our economy and build a new foundation for lasting growth and prosperity.

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May 16, 2009

We've come a long way, we can see some light on the horizon, but we've got a much longer journey ahead.

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May 16, 2009

May God bless you, and may God bless the United States of America.

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May 16, 2009

The nation that leads on clean energy in the 21st century, that's the nation that will lead economically.

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