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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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Nov 14, 2016

The crisis is not an abstraction, but has had a very concrete and devastating impact on the lives and livelihoods of millions of people across this country.

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Nov 14, 2016

As long-time NATO allies, the United States and Greece remain committed to enhancing regional security and bolstering defense cooperation.

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Nov 14, 2016

The interests of all Cypriots would be advanced with a bizonal, bicommunal federation.

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Nov 14, 2016

I am confident she will serve the District of Columbia with integrity and a steadfast commitment to justice.

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Nov 14, 2016

It is incredibly important that the Greek people see improvements in their daily lives so that they can carry with them the hope that their lives will get better.

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Nov 14, 2016

I am pleased to nominate Judge Rainey Ransom Brandt to serve on the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.

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Nov 14, 2016

The United States is committed to assisting the Greek people and government by supporting efforts to place the Greek economy on a path to sustainability and renewed prosperity.

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Nov 14, 2016

I reaffirmed my support to help in any ways that we can, including reaffirming America's support for the deal between the EU and Turkey.

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Nov 14, 2016

We value Greece as a democratic and stable member of the Euro-Atlantic family.

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Nov 14, 2016

Did I recognize that there was anger or frustration in the American population? Of course I did. I think at times of significant stress, people are going to be looking for something and they don't always know exactly what it is that…

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Nov 13, 2016

I want you to know, because I've been reading a lot of these reports, this notion that somehow all the work we did suddenly gets stripped away—let me tell you something, we got more done than any administration in the last…

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