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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Jun 23, 2016

The PAGE Program is designed to support innovation, global entrepreneurship, and the American private sector.

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Jun 23, 2016

Connecting entrepreneurs with capital, new networks, and markets will allow them to grow their businesses and positively impact their communities.

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Jun 23, 2016

We help enable our global partners to invest in the tools and infrastructure that make this possible.

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Jun 23, 2016

Individuals who exemplify the spirit of American entrepreneurship shall support aspiring entrepreneurs and advance public policies that encourage entrepreneurship.

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Jun 23, 2016

It is in the national interest for the Federal Government to support innovation, global entrepreneurship, and the American private sector.

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Jun 23, 2016

Entrepreneurship is a hallmark of American leadership in the world.

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Jun 23, 2016

It is now our generation's task to carry on what those pioneers began.

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Jun 23, 2016

We must promote responsible business conduct, including practices to encourage greater representation of all people.

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Jun 23, 2016

We, the people, declare today that the most evident of truths –- that all of us are created equal –- is the star that guides us still.

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Jun 23, 2016

We know that adolescent girls face specific challenges when they're trying to attend school.

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Jun 22, 2016

Pretending we can deport 11 million people or build a wall without spending tens of billions of dollars of taxpayer money is abetting what is really just factually incorrect. It's not going to work.

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Jun 22, 2016

The Republicans were willfully preventing the Supreme Court from functioning the way the founders intended.

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Jun 22, 2016

We're going to have to make a decision about whether we are a people who tolerate hypocrisy of the system where the workers who pick our fruit or make our beds never have the chance to get right with the law or whether we're going to give…

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Jun 22, 2016

Valerie Martinez, of New Mexico, to be a Member of the National Council on the Arts for a term expiring September 3, 2022, vice Deepa Gupta, term expiring.

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Jun 22, 2016

We're going to have to make a decision about what we care about and who we are.

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Jun 22, 2016

Our immigration system, everybody acknowledges, has been broken.

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Jun 22, 2016

America is such a diverse and inclusive nation because we're a nation of immigrants.

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Jun 22, 2016

The Smart City Challenge called on mayors to boldly envision new solutions.

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Jun 22, 2016

Columbus has a holistic vision for how technology can help all of its residents move better and access opportunity.

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Jun 22, 2016

Columbus, OH is the winner out of 78 cities that accepted the challenge.

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