May 10, 2009
My administration will continue working to reduce health care costs to achieve similar savings.
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 10, 2009
Every credit card issuer ought to provide consumers with at least one card option that has simple terms.
May 10, 2009
What makes Coach Williams one of the great coaches isn't just his extraordinary record, but his dedication to his players.
May 10, 2009
When it comes to health care spending, we are on an unsustainable course that threatens the financial stability of families, businesses, and government itself.
May 10, 2009
Credit card companies must be required to make their contract terms freely accessible online.
May 10, 2009
Consumers need to be informed about the consequences of their financial decisions.
May 10, 2009
Rising health care costs are commanding more and more of the money that our companies could be using to innovate and to grow.
May 10, 2009
This change of direction in Afghanistan in no way diminishes the President's deep respect for Gen. McKiernan and his decades of public service.
May 10, 2009
I will not rest until the dream of health care reform is finally achieved in the United States of America.
May 10, 2009
Every day, peace officers put on their uniforms and go to work to safeguard America's communities and uphold the freedoms we hold dear.
May 8, 2009
I do have to say, though, that this is a tough holiday for Rahm Emanuel because he's not used to saying the word 'day' after 'mother.'
May 8, 2009
A government without newspapers, a government without a tough and vibrant media of all sorts, is not an option for the United States of America.
May 8, 2009
Tonight I want to speak from the heart; I'm going to speak off the cuff.
May 7, 2009
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May 7, 2009
Our Constitution places the ownership of private property at the very heart of our system of liberty.
May 7, 2009
In those 5 percent of hard cases, the constitutional text will not be directly on point.
May 7, 2009
I share his hope that we have arrived at a point in our country's history where individuals can be examined and even criticized for their views, no matter what their race or gender.
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