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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Apr 29, 2009

Today, he's undergoing rehab at Walter Reed, and he's going to college as he pursues the next chapter in his life of service.

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Apr 29, 2009

I call upon the people of the United States to acknowledge the importance of our Nation's legal and judicial systems.

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Apr 29, 2009

The Nation's credit card system must have more accountability.

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Apr 29, 2009

Bankruptcy and what happens to the company in terms of employment and jobs are not really connected.

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Apr 29, 2009

I am confident that if we as a nation can act with the same sense of shared sacrifice and shared purpose that's been shown by so many of Chrysler's stakeholders, then we will succeed not only with Chrysler.

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Apr 29, 2009

These funds should be provided with maximum flexibility to allow us to address this emerging situation.

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Apr 29, 2009

My job as President is to ensure that if tax dollars are being put on the line, they are being invested in a real fix that will make Chrysler more competitive.

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Apr 29, 2009

We do not believe that this should harm the company or negatively affect it.

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Apr 29, 2009

The government's goal is not to be a lender or an equity holder of any company for any longer than is absolutely necessary.

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Apr 29, 2009

While Americans have a responsibility to live within their means and pay what they owe, credit card companies have a responsibility to set rules that are fair and transparent.

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Apr 29, 2009

I hereby delegate to you the functions conferred upon the President by sections 603-604 and 699 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act.

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Apr 29, 2009

The government will have a role in helping to select a number of those directors

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Apr 29, 2009

This was one of them, and we think that this is a very successful option in terms of how Chrysler will emerge

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Apr 29, 2009

I will work with Congress in the weeks to come so that I can sign a credit card reform bill into law that upholds these principles and upholds the interests of the American people.

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Apr 29, 2009

We appreciate the close and cooperative relationship between the U.S. and Canadian governments during this period of restructuring in the auto industry.

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Apr 29, 2009

This is not a sign of weakness, but rather one more step on a clearly charted path to Chrysler's revival.

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Apr 29, 2009

Our veterans deserve the care they were promised and the benefits that they have earned.

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Apr 29, 2009

Life after injury isn't about what you can't do, it's about what you can.

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Apr 29, 2009

On this Law Day, I encourage Americans to reflect on this legacy.

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Apr 29, 2009

Today, under the leadership of Representatives Barney Frank, Carolyn Maloney, and Luis Gutierrez, members of both parties in the House of Representatives came together to protect American consumers.

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